Our Wicker Park

Working together to build an even better community!

The Wicker Park Advisory Council
Meetings every 2nd Tuesday at 7pm
at the Wicker Park Field House

Dog Park
Playground
Softball
Gardens
Special Events
Arts
Programming for all ages
Wicker Park Conservancy

Next Meeting:

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:00pm

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Field House Information

Wicker Park Field House
1425 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
312-742-7553

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm

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Summer 2010 Program Session Dates

The Chicago Park District offers programs for all ages from children and teens to adults and seniors. In addition to after-school programs, fitness and recreational opportunities, such as club sports, camps and individual classes, are offered.

Program information available for viewing online: Monday, April 5
Online registration begins: Monday, April 19 at 9am
In-person registration begins: Saturday, April 24
Online registration ends: Monday, May 31
Program session runs the weeks of: Monday, June 14 - Sunday, August22
The standard day camp session runs June 28 - August 6

After programs have begun, you can still register in-person at the parks, if spots are still available.

Art Classes

This Spring session the children will draw, paint and make prints on the subject of human figure and portraiture. The children will cultivate their ability to express themselves, improve knowledge of human anatomy, and continue to refine their mixed media skills.

Summer Camp Scholarships

Need Financial Assistance for Summer Camp?

Thanks to a grant from Parkways Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Chicago Park District, eligible Chicago families can receive scholarships for the 2010 summer day camp program.

You can apply for a scholarship on Thursday, March 18, from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. or Saturday, March 20, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., at one of nine designated parks throughout the city. Go here for a list of park locations. Applicants must bring documents showing proof of income and proof of Chicago residency, as listed below.