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Austin Town Hall Park and Cultural Center houses a field house & features an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, performance theater & fitness center.

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11/09/2021

Special Event Permit Application

Allow the Chicago Park District to be the venue for your 2022 event! See link below for details!!!

11/08/2021

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11/04/2021

Calling all local arts performers & organizations, the Chicago Park District is looking to partner with Chicago-based talent to be featured as part of the 10th edition of Night Out in the Parks. Apply at www.nightoutintheparks.com by Dec. 8. #intheparks

11/02/2021

Marlenni Laureano - CHJS

On Tuesday, Aug 17, 2021 we will be honoring coaches like Marlenni with an amazing opportunity to participate in an upcoming training series in partnership with Laureus USA! Register today to join us as we push the boundaries of youth sports! When most people think of Chicago sports legends, names l...

11/01/2021

Speaking at Board of Commissioner Meetings | Chicago Park District

Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Board during the “People in the Parks” section of the meetings. A total of 30 minutes is allotted for this public comment period at each board meeting. Those addressing the Board are limited to two minutes and must register in advanc...

10/29/2021

Looking for something to do for Halloween? Check out our happenings in the park!

10/27/2021

Who's on the road to the Mum Bowl???👀🏉

Come & cheer on LaFollette, Taylor, Lindblom & Ogden Parks, the final four teams set to face-off in 2021 Junior Bear Football playoffs! Semi-finals will take place at De La Salle Institute (3434 S. Michigan) on Sat., Oct. 30 at 4 pm & 6 pm. For details, visit https://bit.ly/JuniorBearFootball

10/26/2021

The Chicago Park District might be rolling through your block soon! Click the link to see what communities will be hosting "Halloweek On the Block". FREE treats, games and fun!!!🧟

Stop by 'Halloweek On the Block' events for FREE treats, games & fun!
Coming up f/ 3:30-5:30 pm:
➡️Oct. 25 at La Villita Park (2800 S. Hamlin)
➡️Oct. 26 at 1600 W. Thome & Barberry Park (3000 W. Polk)
➡️Oct. 27 at Aster Park (920 W. Lakeside) & Hazelnut Park (900 N. Mayfield)
👉 https://bit.ly/HalloweekOnTheBlock2021

#HalloweenInTheParks is presented by Mars Wrigley & supported by Xfinity

10/25/2021

Open Mike at Garfield Park Conservatory | Chicago Park District

Teens, join us & SocialWorks, Chicago Public Library for an Open Mic today, Oct. 25 at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. Doors open at 4:15. Show-off your talents & costumes. Details at https://bit.ly/3b3RVFl #TeensintheParks

Due to high waves, the pedestrian trail from Fullerton to North Ave., 47th to 51st St. & both trails from North Ave. to Ohio St. are closed. Access to the underpasses at Oak St., Chicago Ave. & Division St. is blocked, until further notice. Please check back for updates or stay connected to our ...

10/25/2021

City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District Halloweek Costume Contest Toolkit | Chicago Park District

Publish Date 10/19/2021 Halloweek Costume Contest runs October 23-31. Photo: Chicago Park District The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District are hosting an online Halloweek Costume Contest! We want to see your Halloween spirit! Tag @ChicagoParks on Instagram to share a picture of your 2021...

Gaze into the stars tomorrow at the 606 Trail! Hit link for details!✨

10/21/2021

La Ultima Palabra: ‘Astro’ Joe Guzman

Gaze into the stars tomorrow at the 606 Trail! Hit link for details!✨

Chicago at night is a dazzling sight — but the skyline and streetlamps that light up our evenings also make it harder to see the natural wonders of the night sky. Still, Chicago Astronomer founder Joe Guzman, better known as Astro Joe, says there’s plenty to see — you just need to know how to ...

10/21/2021

Buckingham Fountain has gone into hibernation!😴

Alas... That time has come... We must part ways for the season. This weekend's chilly weather made my plumbing shiver🥶⛲️.

So as I begin my fall/winter slumber, I've turned off my jets for 2021; only to be reawakened in May 2022.

10/18/2021

Congratulations to the @WNBA Chicago Sky! Thanks for paving the way for up and coming female athletes! Here at the Chicago Park District we started an initiative called "Girls P.L.A.Y." to expand opportunities for girls in sports and ensure that young women have equal access to recreational offerings in their communities. Find out more and register for our next event on November 5th at various parks in the city. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/girls-play

10/15/2021

Free Teen Yoga at Clark Park on Oct. 18 at 3:45 pm

Come learn the art of Yoga at Clark Park this Monday! This teen geared event is FREE with registration and sure to help you zen out! Register now at: https://bit.ly/TeenYoga-Oct18

10/14/2021

Today is officially Children's Environmental Health Day in Chicago! Chicago Mayor's Office's signed a proclamation that dedicates today to raising awareness about the importance of clean air & water, safe food & products, & healthy environments to children's health & development. Learn more at https://cehday.org. #CEHday

10/13/2021

Halloween in the Parks is BACK! Chicago Park District is hosting 35+ fall festivals, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, arts & crafts activities, parades & parties citywide through October 31. For more info. on Halloween events in the parks, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween.

#HalloweenintheParks is presented by Mars Wrigley & supported by Xfinity.

10/07/2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Martha Frausto

The Chicago Park District is privileged to be comprised of a diverse team of professionals with eclectic cultural backgrounds that influence the cultural lan...

10/06/2021

Our Annual TIP (Teens in the Park) Fest was held last weekend at Union Park and we we're amazed by the wealth of talent Chicago holds! See below our winners and how you can be in the know for more teen activities.

We're Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out our feature below: "Celebrating Latino/a Voices in the Parks" as we...

10/05/2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Erika Díaz

We're Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out our feature below: "Celebrating Latino/a Voices in the Parks" as well as visit our website for happenings in commemoration of the celebration. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/hispanic-heritage-month

The Chicago Park District is privileged to be comprised of a diverse team of professionals with eclectic cultural backgrounds, which help to influence how th...

10/01/2021

We're bringing back our popular fall events to parks citywide. Plan your visits now by downloading the FREE MyChiParks app to your Apple or Android phones. Visit https://bit.ly/MyChiParksApp

09/30/2021

“Returning Home,” a series of drive-in/walk-in performances featuring works by Ishti Collective- a Chicago-based Indian Contemporary dance group will be at Fosco Park 1312 S. Racine on Friday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 pm. Click link below for more details!

Join us for “Returning Home,” a series of drive-in/walk-in performances featuring works by Ishti Collective- a Chicago-based Indian Contemporary dance group. Next performances: Gompers Park on Sept. 30 & Fosco Park on Oct. 1 at 5:30 pm. For details, visit https://bit.ly/Ishti-NightOutintheParks2021 #intheparks

09/29/2021

It's not too late to dive into these Learn to Swim classes we're offering this Fall! Slots are still available at these parks locations: Eckhart, Ellis, Fosco, Homan Square, LaFollette, McGuane, Ping Tom and Stanton. Visit link below for details on how to register!

Slots are still available for our Fall Learn to Swim classes. Get instruction on basic swimming, breathing techniques and mechanics for freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke. For exact locations, visit https://bit.ly/Fall2021-LearntoSwim #fallbackintotheparks

09/28/2021

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the Parks with cultural exhibits, music, dance, arts & crafts. The next FREE event is Fri., Oct. 8 from 10 am to 2 pm at Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance. For the complete list of events & locations, visit https://bit.ly/HispanicHeritageMonth-ParkEvents #HispanicHeritageMonth

09/27/2021

YEET! This weekend! Saturday, October 2nd we're calling ALL TEENS to come party with us at Union Park for a FREE talent showcase for TEENS BY TEENS!!! Don't sleep on this...the TIP FEST is where you'll want to be! See more deets below!

One week away from the 6th annual Teens in the Park (T.I.P.) Fest. Are you going? On stage, Brittney Carter, Mother Nature Barz, DJ Ca$h Era, DJ Dez & Chicago’s TOP 10 talents. Off-stage, teens can connect with Urban Gateways, Vax Nation, Lurie Children's Hospital, True Star Foundation, Lincoln Park Zoo, Music Forward Foundation & Columbia College Chicago. See you on Oct. 2nd at Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph St. at 2 pm. Details at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/tip-fest #TeensintheParks #TIPFest

09/24/2021

Miss playing basketball with friends? Join the FREE Windy City Hoops League for 13-18 yr. olds. Follow exact park locations, visit https://bit.ly/WindyCityHoops2021 #fallbackintotheparks

Teens, #GetYour60 minutes of physical activity playing b-ball. For more tips to stay active, visit Health.gov. #MoveYourWay

09/23/2021

60+ we invite you to Fall Back into the park programming we have just for you! Visit the link below to find out more!

In-person classes for seniors are back! Search & register for a Walking Club, Low Impact Aerobics, Line Dance, Tennis, Bingo, Drawing & Painting at https://bit.ly/SeniorFallPrograms2021 #fallbackintotheparks

09/23/2021

TAKE THE PLEDGE: Every community matters. Take #The77Pledge to help get 77% of Chicagoans 12y+ in ALL communities to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine series by the end of the year. Learn more at Chi.gov/77pledge. #WeCanChicago #ProtectChicago

09/22/2021

Fall Equinox Yoga: Kids Yoga & Storytime

Grab your little ones and join Meghan O’Boyle, Wellness Manager, as she reads Good Morning Yoga, a pose-by-pose wake up story by Mariam Gates. Follow along a...

09/21/2021

Join the Chicago Parks' Wellness Team here on Sept. 22 to celebrate the Fall Equinox Yoga: A Full-Day of Free Virtual Yoga! This virtual event is supported by #MoveYourWay, a health & wellness initiative powered by Health.gov.

For more info., visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/wellness #FallEquinox

09/20/2021

Chicago parks to host the district’s sixth annual TIP Fest featuring young artists

For Nathan Ellis, the Teens in the Park Festival was an opportunity to grow and build his self-confidence as a performer. Auditioning with an original piece he wrote, Ellis will be one of the artis…

09/15/2021

Hispanic Heritage Month Series- Nuestros Barrios y Parques

We celebrate the diversity of our parks and the communities where they are located during Hispanic Heritage Month.

09/14/2021

Open swim opportunities are available for all ages! Come & swim or just float at a pool near you. Find a nearby location at https://bit.ly/OpenSwim-Fall2021

09/10/2021

Bring out the lawn chairs & blankets for one last #MoviesintheParks this summer:
📽️Sept. 10
Trolls World Tour at Commercial
Raya and the Last Dragon at Kosciuszko
📽️Sept. 11
The Secret Life of Pets at Eckhart Park
Forty-two at Oz Park
📽️Sept. 14
In Old Chicago at Chicago History Museum
*Start at 8 pm. Supported by Xfinity
For weather updates, visit Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks.

09/07/2021

Find a new hobby or get started on your fitness routine with a class at your local park. Register Today! 👉 https://bit.ly/Fall2021Programs #FallBackIntoTheParks

09/03/2021

Enjoy tonight's free in-person Chicago Onscreen screenings at Big Marsh Park (11555 S. Stony Island Ave.) w/ Chicago Film Society & the first dedicated family-friendly evening of films at Churchill Field (1825 N. Damen Ave.). ▶️ www.chicagoonscreen.com
Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks is supported by Xfinity #intheparks

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5610 W Lake St
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Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 9pm
Friday	10am - 9pm
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http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Austin-Town-Hall-Park/

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Chicago Park District’s first Teen Opportunity Fair is underway at Malcolm X College and you have until 1pm to make your way here!

You still have time to make your way to our Winter Wonderland in conjunction with WGN Morning News Toy Drive happening at Garfield Park 100 N. Central Park now until 1pm. Come see Santa, get a free toy and play a game or two!

Chicago Bulls and Zenni Optical eye care kickoff the Framing the Future after school Park Kids support program at Fosco Park.

Want a way to experience Chicago’s Holiday Beauty without braving the cold? Drop by Garfield Park Conservatory to get you in a joyful mood!🎄

We have teamed up with WGN Morning News to help collect and giveaway toys citywide as part of their 16th annual Drive-Thru Toy Drive. Drop-off your toys thru Dec. 13 at 24 park locations & on Dec. 14 at the WGN Studios. Also make sure to join us for our Winter Wonderland at Garfield Park 100 N. Central Park Ave. on Sat. Dec. 15th from 12PM-3PM, which will be 1 of 3 locations giving away toys!!! For details on either, visit http://ow.ly/VyRG30mMQwd #toysinthepark

Teen Opportunity Fair 2018

Austin teens! Don’t sleep on these awesome events coming up from #TeensinthePark! The Chicago Park District's annual Teen Opportunity Fairs are FREE events designed to connect you with new opportunities in recreation, education and job readiness training. Teen Opportunity Fairs are happening from 10 a.m.-2 p.m at three different locations across Chicago: January 27: Malcolm X College February 3: Kennedy King College February 10: Truman College Bring your resume because you can attend interviewing and resume writing workshops and even interview for jobs! Make 2018 YOUR year!

Sign up today for winter programs!

Have you met our amazing park supervisor Tebrena Howard-Fears? She's here to tell you about all the classes and activities we'll be offering in the winter session for kids, teens, adults AND seniors! Be sure to sign up for a program in the park or online here ---> http://bit.ly/2dKOvd3

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Welcome to Austin Town Hall Park!

Located in the Austin community, Austin Town Hall Park and Cultural Center totals 3.17 acres. The park features a historic fieldhouse with an indoor swimming pool, two kitchens, a gymnasium, a performance theater/auditorium and a fitness center. Outside, the park offers a basketball court and a children’s playground.

Majestic in design, the Austin Town Hall Park and Cultural Center was once the town hall of the Village of Cicero, Illinois. Today, the space is used for park activities include a variety of dance, music and theater classes.

After school programs are offered throughout the school year at Austin Town Hall Park, and in the summer youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp. In addition to programs, Austin Town Hall Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, including gym showcases, theater productions and dance recitals, professional performances from many of Chicago’s leading arts organizations and other Night Out in the Parks special events.