Tucked away in Lincoln Park, Adams Playground is truly a treasure in the community and welcomes neighbors into the park year-round. The park features a small field house that hosts indoor activities for the little — from Moms, Pops and Tots to summer camps.
When the weather warms up, there is a water playground to cool off in and recently renovated playground for families to gather.
The talented and dedicated staff at Adams Playground invites you to stop by and check out what’s happening at the park.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.
This 4 2/3-acre park is near the Uptown community on Irving Park Road, abutting Graceland Cemetery. It contains a dog-friendly area. Additionally, its parking spaces can be rented to train commuters.
In 1990, Mayor Richard M. Daley announced plans for the creation of Challenger Park through a public-private effort involving the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District, the Chicago Transit Authority and the Chicago Cubs. Located only a few blocks from Wrigley Field, the debris-strewn site included a dilapidated alley and vacant land adjacent to Graceland Cemetery.
The city and park district financed the project, supplemented by donations from Cubs Care, the Graceland Cemetery Trustees and the Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Foundation.
The 1991 project transformed the half-mile stretch of land into a linear park with native trees, grasses, wildflowers, jogging and walking paths, new sewers, lighting, and a new alley running underneath the elevated trusses. The project also included a dual-purpose basketball court and parking lot. During Cubs games only, this court provides a 200-car lot patrolled by Cubs security personnel.
The Chicago Park District named the site Challenger Park in memory of the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster of Jan. 28, 1986. The Challenger crew included six astronauts, Michael Smith, Dick Scobee, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, and Gregory Jarvis and a teacher, Christa McAuliffe. Moments after take-off, a structural problem with the rocket boosters caused the space shuttle to explode and fall into the ocean. All seven crew members perished in this tragic accident.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Parks District.
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, at Clark Street and Lincoln Park West, the center is the Chicago Park District's cultural gem.
The Lincoln Park Cultural Center boasts a wide variety of cultural and recreational programming throughout the year.
The park district encourages guests to visit its lapidary and stained glass shop, ceramics studio, and full-service wood shop. For little ones, there's an early childhood center filled with fun and exciting programs. Enjoy special events in the auditorium or even take dance lessons.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.
Located along Irving Park Road, Revere Park opens its doors to a steady stream of visitors, children and adults alike, who are seeking fun athletic leagues and instruction year round.
Whether your game of choice is baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball or even rugby, there is a team for everyone. The park features four outdoor tennis courts, baseball fields and a new ADA accessible playground.
During the school year, Revere Park hosts a strong PARK KIDS after-school program that runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday. There are also many programs for kids ages 5 years old and younger, including Tumbling, Fun & Games, Kids Fitness, and Arts & Crafts
The Revere Park fieldhouse contains a beautifully restored auditorium with stage, which can be permitted for private events. The auditorium also comes to life for summer camp talent shows, dance classes and other special events.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.
