Friends of Big Marsh

Friends of Big Marsh Supporting Chicago's first eco-recreation park in the heart of Chicago's Calumet region.

Friends of Big Marsh is growing! -
04/03/2026

Friends of Big Marsh is growing! -

We have a very exciting year planned. Between new amazing trails opening, bike workshops, an expanded race calendar, a series of wellness activities, and new rental bikes; Friends of Big Marsh will really be offering something for the whole family! We need to grow our team, though, to best serve our...

Do you love creating beautiful spaces people can plug into inclusive and dynamic cycling culture? Did you know that Frie...
03/31/2026

Do you love creating beautiful spaces people can plug into inclusive and dynamic cycling culture? Did you know that Friends of Big Marsh is hiring a manager for the Outfitter bike rental this season? Apply today! Please share widely. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Posted 5:44:07 PM. About Big MarshBig Marsh is a 297-acre bike park and natural area located on Chicago's Southeast…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

☃️Polar Adventure Day at Big Marsh - Tomorrow Sat 2/21! -
02/20/2026

☃️Polar Adventure Day at Big Marsh - Tomorrow Sat 2/21! -

Join us for puppets, snow dogs (available without snow), live jazz, crafts, animal experiences and more!

Party thanks and Annual Report -
12/17/2025

Party thanks and Annual Report -

We’d like to thank everyone who attended or supported our holiday party last week, especially our sponsors: Christopher Burke Engineering,Communities United, SRAM, Envision Unlimited, Marz Brewing, xXx Racing, Working Bikes, Equiticity, Jennifer Groen, Active Transportation Alliance, and Goodspeed...

Tickets available for Big Marsh Holiday Party! -
12/02/2025

Tickets available for Big Marsh Holiday Party! -

Friends of Big Marsh are ready to toast the completion of our Big Future, Big Hill campaign and are ready to let you in on a poorly kept secret: Big Marsh is Bigger than a Park, it is an experience like no other. Please consider joining your fellow Friends of Big Marsh as we celebrate the accompl...

Thankful + Our Holiday Party -
11/25/2025

Thankful + Our Holiday Party -

11/06/2025

Large line is open! Small and Medium will be open on remaining nice days. Please be mindful of continued construction nearby when riding and give DirtSculpt LLC crew a high five. Much more to come, including Cyclocross 4 Everyone event on 11/22!

11/06/2025

Large jump line is OPEN! Thanks to DirtSculpt LLC and everyone who has supported development of the bike park at Big Marsh + Friends of Big Marsh! We'll get small and medium swept and rolling again. Construction is ongoing, so please take care when riding. Much more to come, including Cyclocross for Everyone event on 11/22.

CORRECTION 9/27 is Birds, Bikes, and Beats! -
09/26/2025

CORRECTION 9/27 is Birds, Bikes, and Beats! -

Address

11599 S Stony Island Avenue
Chicago, IL
60617

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 11pm
Tuesday 6am - 11pm
Wednesday 6am - 11pm
Thursday 6am - 11pm
Friday 6am - 11pm
Saturday 6am - 11pm
Sunday 6am - 11pm

Telephone

(872) 221-2102

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