Oz Park is designed with a "The Wizard of Oz" theme. Organized activities for children include soccer and T-ball. The park features Dorothy's Playground, a community garden, tennis courts, ball fields, basketball courts as well as soccer and football fields.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.
Located in the North Center community, two blocks south of Belmont Avenue with its eastern border abutting Damen Avenue, Hamlin Park sits on approximately 8 acres.
The fieldhouse contains a fitness center, two gymnasiums, an assembly hall (with stage), a kitchen, and club rooms available for rental. Outside, there’s a swimming pool, two senior and two junior baseball fields which are named Legends Field for Chicago Cubs Greats Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg and Ron Santo. There's also a combination football-soccer field, a basketball court, two tennis courts, a playground and an assembly area. Dog owners appreciate that Hamlin Park is one of the sites containing a designated dog-friendly area.
With a strong focus on fitness, Hamlin Park offers Qi Gong, yoga, Kids Fitness, Olympic weightlifting, and a walking club. Sports include baseball, basketball, boxing, dodgeball, floor hockey, Junior Bears Youth football, kickball, seasonal sports, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball.
Parents will appreciate the opportunity for their of tots and preschoolers to increase socialization skills in programs such as: Moms Pops and Tots Interaction, Tot Spot, Tiny Tot Tumbling, Fun and Games, Arts and Crafts, and Music and Movement. Teens can form new friendships in the park’s Teen Club.
During the summer, besides regular programming, Hamlin Park keeps youth and young teens involved and well supervised with its popular and affordable six-week Day Camp, Teen Leadership Camp, Music Camp, and Sports Camp.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.
Midtown Athletic Club offers a number of different options to keep in shape and stay active. It offers a large number of tennis courts in addition to Pilate's classes, personal trainers, a gym and more. It also features a spa with massage.
