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Berger Park Cultural Center located in the Edgewater community, overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan and is owned and operated by the Chicago Park District.

Located on Sheriden Rd in the Edgewater community, the park overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. As an early proponent of developing street-end beaches on Chicago's north side, Berger Park Cultural Center has now become a neighborhood icon. Great for fun learning and excitement, events such as Concerts and Movies in the Park and the Annual Jewelry and Ceramics Show have contributed to the cultural f

Operating as usual

10/07/2021

Game Day. Chicago White Sox ⚾️ Good luck in the postseason! #changethegame #playoffs2021 #playoffbaseball

10/07/2021

This weekend at Indian Boundary Park! Mark your calendar. 🎃
HARVEST FEST at Indian Boundary Park
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 10AM-2PM | ALL AGES WELCOME.
🎃 You will get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy themed carnival games and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station.
➡ For a complete schedule of Halloween events, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween. #intheparks #halloweenintheparks
Halloween in the Parks is presented by Mars Wrigley and supported by Xfinity.

Mark your calendar. 🎃 Everyone just loves pumpkins! Join us for an afternoon in the park at this family-friendly event!
HARVEST FEST at Indian Boundary Park
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 10AM-2PM | ALL AGES WELCOME.
🎃 You will get to pick your personal favorite from a field filled with pumpkins and personalize it at the pumpkin decorating station. Enjoy themed carnival games and don't forget to bring a camera to capture a family memory at our harvest photo station.

➡ For a complete schedule of Halloween events, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/halloween. #intheparks #halloweenintheparks

Halloween in the Parks is presented by Mars Wrigley and supported by Xfinity.

10/05/2021

It was a sweet event! Congrats to the #TIPFest2021 winners! 🥉D’Zaire🥈 Walt the King🥇Joryin. Stay tuned for more pics & video from this year’s awesome event in partnership with the John Walt Foundation at www.instagram.com/chiteensinthepark. Follow us for upcoming teen events. #TeensInTheParks

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
#intheparks

09/30/2021

Woohoo! We're proud to have been chosen as a finalist for the 2021 National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award along with our national park and recreation professionals striving to make our public spaces accessible and equitable for everyone. Read more about these efforts at https://bit.ly/AccessEquity-NRPA #intheparks

We're proud to have been chosen as a finalist for the 2021 National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Award along with our national park and recreation professionals striving to make our public spaces accessible and equitable for everyone. Read more about these efforts at https://bit.ly/AccessEquity-NRPA

09/30/2021

09/29/2021

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Support Chicago’s emerging talent at T.I.P. (Teens in the Parks) Fest on Sat., Oct. 2 at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) from 2-6 pm. Cheer on 10 of Chicago’s top performers & enjoy music, art & access to teen orgs. & resources. More info. at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/tip-fest #TeensintheParks #TIPFest

Support Chicago’s emerging talent at 2021 T.I.P. (Teens in the Park) Fest on Sat., Oct. 2 at Union Park (1501 W. Randolph St.) from 2-6 pm. Cheer on 10 of Chicago’s top performers & enjoy music, art & access to teen orgs. & resources. More info. at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/tip-fest #TeensintheParks #TIPFest

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

09/21/2021

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

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

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

09/13/2021

It's that time of year. Join us for the annual Budget Forum on Sept. 14 at 6 pm virtually. If you would like to submit any ideas related to the budget, please use the budget ideas form at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/annual-budget-process
View this meeting on https://rebrand.ly/CPD_Budget_Forum_9-14-21 or at https://youtu.be/oHagz6NKhQA

Join us for the annual Budget Forum on Sept. 14 at 6 pm virtually. If you would like to submit any ideas related to the budget, please use the budget ideas form at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/annual-budget-process

View this meeting on https://rebrand.ly/CPD_Budget_Forum_9-14-21 or at https://youtu.be/oHagz6NKhQA

09/06/2021

Labor Day is a well-deserved tribute for those who work so hard. No matter what kind of work you do, Labor Day is for you.

Berger Park Cultural Center will be closed on Monday, Sept 6, 2021.

08/20/2021

We have some awesome programs happening this fall at Berger Park CC! Make sure you check on our schedule.
➡ Fall is ON! Chicago Park District's Fall 🍂Online Programming Schedule is live. Browse our offerings & prep to register on Aug. 16 & 17. For more info., visit https://bit.ly/Fall2021Programs #FallBackintotheParks

08/12/2021

Fall is ON! Chicago Park District's Fall 🍂Online Programming Schedule is live. Browse our offerings & prep to register on Aug. 16 & 17. For more info., visit https://bit.ly/Fall2021Programs
You'll see these offerings in a new, more customer-friendly way through a new customer user interface recently launched on our registration website.
🔴 Berger Park online registration begins Aug. 17. 🔴
#FallBackintotheParks

08/09/2021

Connect with Hire Chicago for free job prep workshops & job interviews with employers in hospitality, tourism and food service. Starting Aug. 9. For more info., visit www.hirechicago2021.org #SeeWhoYouCanBe
Supported by Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, World Business Chicago & Chicago Mayor's Office

08/06/2021

Thanks to our campers for a great Day Camp! It was truly a "Summer of Possibilities." 🤩 Just as Summer Day Camp is wrapping up & Late Camp gears up to start, mark your calendars for Fall Program Registration. The schedule will be available starting August 9! ➡ Stay informed at https://bit.ly/Registration-CHIParks

08/05/2021

Fall Program Registration is coming up! The schedule will be available August 9th.

08/05/2021

Today some of our campers performed an amazing play they've been working on for weeks! They did a great job acting, dancing and entertaining!

08/03/2021

Grab some family or friends and attend a Movie in the Park this week!

Join us for #MoviesintheParks:
▶️Aug. 3
Raya and the Last Dragon at Churchill Field Park
The LEGO Movie 2 at West Lawn Park
▶️Aug. 4
X Men: Dark Phoenix at Anderson Park
Onward at Senn Park
▶️Aug. 5
The Lion King at Union Park
The Croods: A New Age at Gill Park
Movies start at 8:15pm. Supported by Xfinity
For weather updates & cancellations, visit Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks or www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/movies

08/02/2021

We've updated our #COVID19 Mask Policy based on recommendations from the Chicago Department of Public Health. For details, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/coronavirus-response #Covid19Update

We've updated our #COVID19 Mask Policy based on recommendations from Chicago Department of Public Health. For details, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/coronavirus-response #Covid19Update

08/02/2021

We have a few Night Out in the Park events happening today and tomorrow! Find more details below.

07/29/2021

Grab some family or friends and join us for a Movie in the Park! Check out the list for this weekend below.

Your FREE Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks Schedule:
▶️7/29
The Croods at Dunbar Park
Aladdin at Rosenblum Park
▶️7/30
Jumanj:The Next Level at Austin Town Hall Park
Duck Soup at Indian Boundary Park Cultural Center
Life at Garfield Park
▶️7/31
Wonder Woman 1984 at Park No.540
Hidden Figures at Lake Shore Park
For updates/cancellations, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/movies
Supported by Xfinity

07/27/2021

Our day campers are having a lot of fun this summer! Right now they are working on an original play to perform the last week of camp.

07/27/2021

Our Waterfront Café is open Noon to 9PM daily! It offers a beautiful view of the lakefront and a relaxing outdoor patio. As well as great food, the café features live music some nights of the week. Check out the website for the menu and more details on performances! http://waterfrontcafechicago.com/

07/26/2021

Here is one of our young writers enjoying Ms. Eileen's short story writing session. What a joy to put pen to paper and share creative stories with each other! #intheparks #teensinthepark #teens #writing

07/22/2021

Check out the Garfield Park Conservatory this summer!

The Artist's Garden at Garfield Park Conservatory is coming to life. This year's exhibit 'Still Life in Real Life: Charles Ethan Porter' opens on Wed., July 28. Reserve your spot now at www.garfieldconservatory.org.

07/21/2021

Our Summer Kickback Series is here! Located throughout the city, find your local event below.

Coming to 15 Chicago neighborhoods every Friday through August 27, Summer Kickback. This series of free weekly events with activities, games, food and access to resources is open to 13 to 24 yr. olds. For exact locations, visit https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/summer-kickback #SummerKickback

Co-hosted by Chicago Mayor's Office, Chicago Public Library & Amazon.com

07/20/2021

We still have slots open for the Teens in the Park event, Short Stories and a Movie, this Friday at 6:30PM. This event is for people ages 13 to 19.
Register here https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chicagoparkdistrict/activity/search/detail/362731?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US

07/20/2021

Grab some family or friends and head out to a Movie in the Park this week! More details are below.

Movies in the Parks this week:
▶July 20
Frozen II (PG) at Kells
Just Mercy (PG-13) at Hoard
▶July 21
Delfin at Harrison Park
The Princess and the Frog (G) at Fuller
▶July 22
Jurassic Park (PG-13) at Wentworth
Bill and Ted Face the Music (PG-13) at Billy Bronco
*Movies begin at 8:15 pm. For weather updates, visit Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks & www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/movies

Supported by Xfinity

07/20/2021

Get some exercise at Washington Park this Saturday at the free timed walk, run or stroll! More details below.

Let's #GoRun at Washington Park, Morgan Dr. & Russel Dr., this Saturday at 9 am. Register for the FREE timed, walk, run & stroll with Chicago Area Runners Association at www.cararuns.org/gorun by July 23 at 2 pm.

#GetYour60 minutes of physical activity here. Learn more at Health.gov.

07/19/2021

Below are some events happening tomorrow! Bring family and friends and have some fun #intheparks!

4 Things To Do Tomorrow #intheparks:
▶️5:30pm
Toddlers Tunes and Turtles at Hiawatha
▶️6 pm
(Quaran)Teeny Tiny Show and Tells at Unity Park
▶️6:30pm
Elevate Jazz at Austin Town Hall Park
Casey McDonough & Nora O'Connor Kean of the The Flat Five Chicago at Welles Park
▶️www.nightoutintheparks.com #YearofChicagoMusic #ChicagoInTune #ChicagoMusic

07/19/2021

Cool off this summer at one of our water features! Visit the link below for more details.

After the rain ☂️ comes the sun ☀️! Cool-off at one of our beaches, pools, water playgrounds or spray features. For exact locations, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/cooling-centers #SummerintheParks

07/16/2021

Bring some friends and family to one of the Movies in the Parks happening this weekend! Locations are below.

Movies in the Parks this weekend:
▶️July 16
Babe (G) at Oz
Tom & Jerry (PG) at Lowe
The Wiz at Garfield
▶️July 17
Wonder Woman 1984 (PG-13) at Winnemac
Tom & Jerry (PG) at Gladstone
*Movies begin at 8:15 pm. For weather updates, visit Chicago Park District: Movies In The Parks & www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/movies
Supported by Xfinity

06/24/2021

Get your cultural fix at Berger Park Cultural Center on Saturday, June 26 from 6-7pm for The Sixth Fest Short Play Festival! Plus, it's free! 🤩
The Sixth Festival is a gathering of performances, panels, exhibits, screenings, and other events, all in response to the sixth mass extinction event happening now due to the climate crisis. ➡ https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/sixth-fest-short-play-festival-berger #intheparks #NightOutInTheParks

06/24/2021

Looking for something fun to do in the parks? Check out a couple offerings happening this week! #intheparks

Address

6205 N Sheridan Rd
Chicago, IL
60660

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 9pm
Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(773) 761-0376

Website

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

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Videos

Berger Park Adult Theatre Showcase

Berger Park Holiday Spirit

Halloween Creative Writing story 2020

Staff Wishing Everyone at Howling Halloween.

Magic with Mr. Victor - online program

Berger Park CC - Park Kids - Fall 2020

Register Today for Park Kids! Get your kids up moving and out of the house after-school this fall. This fall, the Chicago Park District will offer limited in-person programming providing residents with opportunities to be active and engaged in a safe manner. Among this season’s offerings is a modified version of the Park Kids after school program will be offered at 127 parks across the city. Participants will engage in safe, socially distant activities including arts and crafts, non-contact sports, wellness and nature activities. Berger Park | Mon.,-Fri., 3pm-6pm | $120 | slots available for ages 6-12 To register visit http://bit.ly/ChiParks-Fall1 Fall Session 1 runs Sept. 8- Oct. 24 & features the Park Kids After-School, in-person program and virtual online programming. #WereMovingIntoFall

Chicago Park District Virtual Programs 2020 Fall

We're moving into fall programs! Check out our line-up Live online Virtual offerings. Chicago Park District's online fall program registration begins Wed., September 2 at 9am for parks west of California and Thurs., September 3 at 9am for parks east of California. Get your wishlist ready & view the schedule for both in-person and virtual programs NOW at http://bit.ly/ChiParks-Fall2020 #Fall2020

Storytime - If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Welcome to Monday Morning Storytime! Read along with our drama instructor, Eileen. Today's children's story selection is ”If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by author, Laura Joffe Numeroff, and illustration by Felicia Bond. Let us know what you're reading by commenting below. #stayhomesavelives #intheparks

Craft project - Baby Yoda

We are getting crafty making Baby Yoda's. Watch our video of Eileen from Berger Park walking you through the easy steps. Share with us what you are creating at home.

Berger Park is excited to present virtual children's storytime with our talented drama instructor Eileen! Today, we are reading - The Monster at the End of This Book: Starring Lovable, Furry Old Grover. Enjoy as you watch/listen to from the comfort of your home. Thanks to Eileen for bringing a smile to our face! Let us know what you are reading by commenting below.

A little Macarena warm up before performing!

TAP into our senior dance class. More info here: https://bit.ly/2Dyno4U

Here is a quick preview of “Jason Lives: The Epic of the Argo-Nauts,” the show our Theater Campers have been working on all summer!

Teen Opportunity Fair

Escaping the rain by playing "Four Square" inside today! 🔴

TAP, TAP, TAP! Our 60+ FREE Senior Tap class begins on Tuesday! We still have a few openings: goo.gl/4bdhR1

Looking to join our Senior Tap class? We offer the class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-10:30am starting on January 10th! 💃🏼Register now: goo.gl/R5cqAp

Our senior tap class is HAPPY this morning! We are practicing for our performance on Thursday!

Check out our future Broadway stars!! Our theatre camp did an incredible job tonight and we hope everyone enjoyed the show. #intheparks #kidzonbroadway

Here is a sneak preview of "The Wizard of Oz" from the Kids on Broadway! They are practicing for Friday's performance in front of the campers from Loyola Park, Schrieber Park, & Willye B. White Park!