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Meta information
59% 
Page quality
78% 
Page structure
67% 
Link structure
56% 
Server
64% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
1.00 s
File size
67.70 kB
Words
576
Media files
17
Number of links
101 internal / 37 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Chicago Park District | The Official Website of the Chicago Park District
The page title should be shorter than 580 pixels. It is 638 pixels long. Optimize title
There are word repetitions in the page title.
Meta description
(Critically important)
The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
The meta description is too long: 1884 pixels from max. 1000 pixels. Optimize description
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
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https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
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There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
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There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
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The domain name is very long.
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
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No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
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The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
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The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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descriptionThe Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
abstractThe Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors.
keywordsPark, Chicago, pool, activities, programs
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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Some words from the page title are not used within the pages content
These Typos were found:
  • excercise => exercise
This page contains 576 words. That's ok.
22.2% of the text are stop words.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
4 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 13.33 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
The usage of strong and bold tags is perfect. We recommend the use of up to 12 tags for this page.
Image SEO
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Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
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This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
...ict.com/s3fs-public/Website Logo-0-0.pngChicago Park District Home
...s/custom/chiparks/images/mobile_logo.pngMobile - Chicago Park District Home
...mages/jobs/2025/Jobs-Sitewide Banner.pngYour perfect summer job. Be a lifeguard this Summer. Apply now!
...025/Homepage-Lifeguard.png?itok=3jfw0HRPYour perfect summer job! Now hiring lifeguards for beaches and pools citywide. Ages 16+. Click here to apply now.Your Perfect Summer Job - Lifeguards
... Guidelines HPSS -3--0.png?itok=ePvcdZ--New Public Participation Guidelines for Board Meetings. Speaker registration now begins Friday before a meeting at 12pm and closes at 12pm the following Monday. Plus new info on requesting language access services & updated conduct rules. Click here to learn more.Public Participation Guidelines for Board Meetings
...-2030 St Plan hpss -2-.png?itok=dyGhM0SlOur new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is now available. Click here to learn more about it.Strategic Plan Final
...r-Homepage Slideshow-1.jpg?itok=bJX9FyxhRegister for fall programs now. Fall session runs September 30 to December 8. Park Kids afterschool program begins August 26. Click here to learn more.Fall Programs
...rams/aquatics programs.jpg?itok=5Opk4hOfTwo children swim across a pool in a Learn to Swim class in the parks.Learn to Swim Programs
...al recreation programs.jpg?itok=oLVq2bgMA boy in a wheelchair smiles for a photo in the middle of a special recreation program.Special Recreation Program
...programs/Virtual-Bingo.png?itok=GKoRgdlFA group enjoys playing Bingo together online.Bingo Program
...ograms/fitness classes.jpg?itok=u89Za-DTA number of people participate in a fitness class in a Chicago park.Fitness Classes
...wsletter Homepage Ad-1.jpg?itok=QiXjPZ7bSign up for our enewsletter.Email newsletter sign up
...k Store-Website-button.png?itok=-Zk-Hx5WShop the Chicago Park StoreChicago Park Store
...r - Work for the Parks.png?itok=O1B9ggIFWork for the Parks. We're hiring. Apply now.Work for the parks
...c/inline-images/city-of-chicago-seal.pngCity of Chicago Seal
...fs-public/inline-images/CPD-Seal-Col.pngChicago Park District Seal
...s3fs-public/inline-images/gold-medal.pngNRPA Gold Medal

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
There is no H1 heading specified.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.
The structure of headings is missing one or more levels. Do not skip heading levels.
Some headings do not have any content.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H2 Featured Programs
H2 Looking for the perfect space for your next event?
H2 News
H2 Stay Connected
H2 Footer menu
H3 Follow Us
H3 Follow Us Duplicate text
H3 Aquatics Programs
H3 Special Recreation Programs
H3 Classes for Seniors
H3 Fitness Classes
H3 Press Releases
H3 In The News
H3 Contact Us
H3 Stay Informed
H3 Follow Us Duplicate text
H4 Alert
H5 Empty heading
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some internal links have dynamic parameters. All internal URLs, which are not marked as nofollow, should not contain dynamic parameters.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
There are 1 links with a trivial anchor text.
The number of internal links is ok.
There are too many external links (37) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://assets.chicagoparkdist...External Subdomain Advertisement
/Anchor Skip to content
/Anchor Skip to navigation
/IMG-ALT Chicago Park District Home
http://www.facebook.com/Chicag...New window External Subdomain Facebook
http://www.twitter.com/chicago...New window External Subdomain Twitter
https://instagram.com/chicagop...New window External Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain YouTube
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain Login
A-TITLE Login to the Program Registration System
/donateDonate
http://www.chicagoparkstore.com/External Subdomain Shop
/about-us/departments/disabili...Accessibility
A-TITLE Accessibility
/jobsJobs
/contact-usContact Us
/Anchor Search
/lifeguards/SWASubdomain IMG-ALT Your perfect summer job. Be a lifeguard this Summer. Apply now!
/parks-facilities?title&field_...Parks
/parks-facilities?title&field_...Subdomain Find a Park
/parks-facilities/capital-impr...Capital Projects
/parks-facilities/park-namings...Park Renamings
/natureNature in the Parks
/parks-facilities/park-facilitiesSubdomain Facilities
/parks-facilities/park-facilitiesSubdomain Facility Types
/parks-facilitiesSubdomain Find a Facility
/parks-facilities/conservatori...Subdomain Conservatories
/parks-facilities/swimming-poo...Pools
/parks-facilities/fitness-centerFitness Centers
/parks-facilities/lakefront-trailSubdomain Lakefront Trail
/natural-areasSubdomain Natural Areas
/parks-facilities/teen-centersTeen Centers
/parks-facilities/park-facilitiesSubdomain All Other Facilities
/programs-membershipsPrograms & Memberships
/fall-programsSubdomain Fall 2024 Programs
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain All Programs
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain Memberships
/programs-memberships/registra...Registration
/programs-memberships/programs...Day Camp
/programs-memberships/park-kid...Subdomain Park Kids Afterschool Program
/programs-memberships/programs...Aquatics
/programs-memberships/arts-cul...Arts & Culture
/special-recreation-programsSpecial Recreation
/programs-memberships/programs...Wellness
/programs-membershipsTrivial anchor text
More
/eventsEvents
/eventsAll Events
/events/night-out-in-the-parksNight Out in the Parks
/moviesSubdomain Movies in the Parks
/permits-rentalsPermits & Rentals
/permits-rentals/do-i-need-permitDo I need a permit?
/permits-rentals/athletic-even...Athletics
/permits-rentals/picnics-festi...Picnics & Festivals
/permits-rentals/weddings-othe...Weddings & Other Ceremonies
/permits-rentals/filming-photo...Filming & Photography Permits
/permits-rentals/other-permit-...Other Permit Types
/permits-rentals/special-event...Special Event Venues
/permits-rentals/special-event...Special Event Permit Application Process
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain Login / Create Account
/get-involvedGet Involved
/jobsWork for the Parks
/get-involved/volunteerVolunteer
/doing-businessDoing Business
/about-us/departments/board-of...Attend a Board Meeting
/get-involved/join-park-adviso...Advisory Councils
/contact-usText duplicate Contact Us
/get-involved/join-a-newsletterStay Connected
/donateText duplicate Donate
/contact-usPublic Input
/get-involved/advisory-councilsAdvisory Councils List
/about-usAbout Us
/about-us/history-chicagos-parksHistory
/about-us/strategic-planStrategic Plan & Mission
/chicago-park-district-codeSubdomain Code of the Chicago Park District
/about-us/annual-budget-processAnnual Budget Process
/board-of-commissionersSubdomain Board of Commissioners
/about-us/departmentsDepartments
/about-us/gold-medal-awardGold Medal
/about-us/news/press-releaseNews
/about-us/news/holiday-scheduleHoliday Schedule
https://www.youtube.com/user/c...External Subdomain Videos
/about-us/faq2FAQ's
http://www.facebook.com/Chicag...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Facebook
http://www.twitter.com/chicago...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Twitter
https://instagram.com/chicagop...New window External Text duplicate Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate YouTube
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain Text duplicate Login
A-TITLE Login to the Program Registration System
/donateText duplicate Donate
http://www.chicagoparkstore.com/External Subdomain Text duplicate Shop
/about-us/departments/disabili...Text duplicate Accessibility
A-TITLE Accessibility
/jobsText duplicate Jobs
/contact-usText duplicate Contact Us
/lifeguardsSubdomain IMG-ALT Your perfect summer job! Now hiring lifeguards for beaches and pools citywide. Ages 16+. Click here to apply now.
/public-participation-rulesSubdomain IMG-ALT New Public Participation Guidelines for Board Meetings. Speaker registration now begins Friday before a meeting at 12pm and closes at 12pm the following Mond...
/about-us/strategic-planSubdomain IMG-ALT Our new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan is now available. Click here to learn more about it.
/fall-programsSubdomain IMG-ALT Register for fall programs now. Fall session runs September 30 to December 8. Park Kids afterschool program begins August 26. Click here to learn more.
/programs-membershipsSubdomain Programs
/eventsSubdomain Text duplicate Events
/parks-facilities?title&field_...Subdomain Parks & Facilities
https://apm.activecommunities....External Subdomain View All Programs
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Two children swim across a pool in a Learn to Swim class in the parks.
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain Aquatics Programs
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain IMG-ALT A boy in a wheelchair smiles for a photo in the middle of a special recreation program.
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain Special Recreation Programs
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain IMG-ALT A group enjoys playing Bingo together online.
https://anc.apm.activecommunit...External Subdomain Classes for Seniors
https://bit.ly/2Vf1s88External IMG-ALT A number of people participate in a fitness class in a Chicago park.
https://bit.ly/2Vf1s88External Fitness Classes
/jobsSubdomain Work for the Parks!
/parks-facilities/swimming-poolsSubdomain TAKE A DIP IN A POOL. View indoor pool schedules.
/permits-rentalsLearn more
/about-us/news/press-releaseView All News
/about-us/news/buckingham-foun...Buckingham Fountain Turning Off for the Season on October 31
/about-us/news/online-applicat...Online Application for 2025 Season of Night Out in the Parks and Chicago Onscreen Now Open! Arts Performers and Filmmakers Invited to Apply
/about-us/news/chicago-park-di...Chicago Park District Board Celebrates Another Successful Summer of Hiring, Supporting 3000 Youth and Receives Proposed Code Changes to Extend Employee Paid ...
/about-us/news/cbs-2-chicago-g...CBS 2 Chicago: Girls Day of Play kicks off Friday in Chicago parks
/about-us/news/fox-32-chicago-...Fox 32 Chicago: Chicago swimmers move to indoor park district pools as summer wraps up
/about-us/news/hyde-park-heral...Hyde Park Herald: ‘Flight of Butterflies’ lands in local natural areas
https://www.facebook.com/Chica...External Subdomain Like us on Facebook
https://twitter.com/chicagoparks/External Follow us on Twitter
https://www.instagram.com/chic...External Subdomain See us on Instagram
/get-involved/join-a-newsletterSubdomain IMG-ALT Sign up for our enewsletter.
https://chicagoparkdistrict.th...External Subdomain IMG-ALT Shop the Chicago Park Store
/jobsIMG-ALT Work for the Parks. We're hiring. Apply now.
https://www.cityofchicago.org/New window External Subdomain City of Chicago
https://www.cityofchicago.org/...New window External Subdomain Brandon Johnson, Mayor
/about-us/departments/board-of...New window Text duplicate Board of Commissioners
/general-superintendent-ceoNew window Subdomain Rosa Escareño, General Superintendent & CEO
/gold-medal-awardNew window 2014 National Gold Medal Winner
/get-involved/join-a-newsletterJoin a Newsletter
http://www.facebook.com/Chicag...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Facebook
http://www.twitter.com/chicago...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate Twitter
https://instagram.com/chicagop...New window External Text duplicate Instagram
https://www.youtube.com/channe...New window External Subdomain Text duplicate YouTube
/Home
/terms-useTerms of Use
/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
/about-us/faq2FAQ
A-TITLE Footer FAQ
/sitemapSite Map
https://assets.chicagoparkdist...External Subdomain Text duplicate Advertisement

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
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This page redirects to "https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/"
HTTP header
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The web server version is sent within the HTTP header.
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
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The page response time of 1.00 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (68 kB).

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The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors.

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Park75%Check
Chicago Park75%Check
Park District74%Check
Chicago Park District74%Check
District73%Check
Programs60%Check
Parks52%Check
Aquatics Programs52%Check
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