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Chicago is a city of 2.8 million, the third largest metropolitan area in the country. The city is divided into 77 official communities with over 180 different neighborhoods. Chicago covers 227 square miles of land and includes seven square miles of water. The Chicago Park District looks after more than 550 parks with 7,300 acres of grounds and roughly 30 beaches. Yep, Chicago certainly is a big place with a huge number of people to serve and a lot of space to maintain. Here’s a quick overview of the types of resources Chicagoans count on everyday to enjoy a safe, comfortable and pleasant lifestyle.