This is the official page for the Lincoln Park Cultural Center owned and operated by the Chicago Park District.
Located in the heart of Lincoln Park, Clark Street at Lincoln Park West, the Chicago Park District's cultural gem, Lincoln Park Cultural Center boasts wide variety of cultural and recreational programming throughout the year. We encourage you to checkout our lapidary and stained glass shop, the ceramics studio, and the full service woodshop. For those with little ones we have an early childhood ce
nter filled with fun and exciting programs. Enjoy one of our special events in the auditorium or take a dance lesson in the dance studio. AWARDS: The American Planning Association (APA) 2010 National Planning Excellence, Leadership, and Achievement Awards honor the outstanding planning initiatives and individuals of the previous year. APA singled out Lincoln Park as one of the 2009 Great Public Spaces in America, for its world class amenities, historic landmarks and buildings, and for the wide range of activities available to park users. Most notably, Lincoln Park is the result of a long-standing commitment by city leaders and citizens to protect 1,200 acres of some of Chicago's most valuable lakefront real estate for the public's use and benefit.
Operating as usual
We're celebrating in the Parks with events all month long & a special shoutout to all influential leaders with a namesake park in Chicago!
🖤 Watch the "Named In Their Honor" series & mark your calendars for fun cultural events. ▶️ https://bit.ly/BHMInTheParks.
Tomorrow is the last day to tell the Chicago Park District what you want to see in 2023 and beyond! Have an idea that will make the Parks#prideintheparks or an idea about a program we should offer, make sure to share them here!
Survey 🔗 - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CNDLF8C
Did you know that Lincoln Park has an after-school program?
We call it Park Kids! This is a fun and safe after-school activity for grammar school-age children, providing them with various activities, including sports, dance, arts and crafts, homework time, music, and more.
📆School Days
⏰2:45 - 6:00 PM
We still have openings for our winter and spring sessions; check out our program and sign up today at https://bit.ly/LPCCParkKids
Our Mini-Archeologist are working hard to excavate the many different dinosaurs that are here at the Cultural Center! Did you know that in addition to digging the fun activities and crafts we do each week, we get to hang out with our Dino-mite Park Friends! We are full for the Winter Session, but Spring Registration is just around the corner and we hope you'll sign up!
The Chicago Park District is still collecting Christmas Trees through the weekend; swing by and drop your tree at Cannon Drive and Fullerton and then take a walk in the Park! The trees will be used by the City of Chicago and the Park District as Mulch to be used in beautification and gardening efforts!
More details at https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/brief/christmas-tree-recycling
Be part of the team that brings quality services and enriching programming to kids and adults in all of Chicago's 77 community areas.
Apply NOW! Part-time & full-time opportunities are available.
▶ www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/jobs.
: Please be advised, due to extreme weather conditions, access to the lakefront trail is closed from Oak St. to Ohio St., & access from the Chicago Ave. underpass will not be available. For everyone’s safety, please heed the warnings and signage along the lakefront.
[UPDATE 1/14/23]: All portions of the lakefront trails are now open.
: Please be advised, due to extreme weather conditions, access to the lakefront trail is closed from Oak St. to Ohio St., & access from the Chicago Ave. underpass will not be available. For everyone’s safety, please heed the warnings and signage along the lakefront.
Our Lincoln Park Gymnast had a special guest for class this week! Meddy the Teddy "Stuck" the landing and participated in class where they got to wear their Gymnastics Suit and learn the Split Pose before taking this photo! Meddy looks forward to seeing Meddy again soon!
Come face-to-face with live animals and engage in fun winter activities during the annual Polar Adventure Days, Jan. 21 & Feb. 25 from 12-3 pm at Northerly Island Park
For more info., visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/polar-adventure-days.
It's that time of year! Submit your art to Chicago Public Library's 8th annual Teen Winter Challenge by 3/1 for a chance to win $, prizes, and exhibition opportunities ➡️ chipublib.org/winter
PLUS - *Every* applicant will have one work printed in the Teen Winter Challenge catalog and featured online. Whatcha waiting for? Go for it! 🎉
Has your New Year's resolution been to create more art? If so, we'd love to see what you make!
Send us your art at chipublib.org/winter for the chance to win prizes and exhibition opportunities.
Open to all Chicago high school teens. Any art made in the last two years is eligible, including graphic design, paint, sewing, photography and sculpture.
“Holiday Spark” image artwork designed Kehinde O, a finalist from last year’s Teen Winter Challenge art competition.
Don't forget that this weekend is the last weekend for the "Sugar Plum" Winter Show! More details below 🔽
We'll help you check off your 2023 goals, whether they include starting a new hobby, joining a team, or getting fit!
Join us for the winter session at Chicago Park District , which kicks off Mon. Jan. 9, at parks citywide. Register NOW at https://bit.ly/WinteratLPCC
Keep up with your softball game or try it out at the 3-day Fast Pitch Softball Winter Clinic, Jan. 4-6. at ComEd Rec Center. The clinic is FREE for girls 11-14 yrs. Old.
👉Connect with Triton College Women's Softball coaches.
👉Players of all abilities & positions are invited.
👉Register TODAY https://bit.ly/FastPitchSoftballClinic2023.
Keep up with your softball game or try it out at the 3-day Fast Pitch Softball Winter Clinic, Jan. 4-6. at ComEd Rec Center. The clinic is FREE for girls 11-14 yrs. old.
👉Connect with Triton College Women's Softball coaches.
👉Players of all abilities & positions are invited.
👉Register TODAY https://bit.ly/FastPitchSoftballClinic2023.
The Lincoln Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show is open through this Sunday, take a free tour of the Conservatory while its still open for everyone to enjoy!
Free admission with reservations. Slots are still available for tomorrow! Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/holiday-flower-shows for more information.
Did you know that in 2020, the Christmas Tree Recycling program mulched 22,236 Holiday Trees? That means we diverted approximately 775,000 pounds from landfills; way to go, Chicago!
Don't forget to drop your tree off at one of our 26 locations this weekend!
More information at https://buff.ly/2TSdthn
In observance of the & , holiday hours are in effect at park buildings citywide.
✅For exact hours, visit https://bit.ly/ChiParksHolidayHours2022.
✅ Garfield Park Conservatory & Lincoln Park Conservatory are open. Visit Conservatory pages to make a free reservation.
✅ Ice Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park is open. Pre-book your spot on the ice.⛸All other ice rinks will offer open skate from 12-7 pm. Details at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ice-rinks.
👉https://bit.ly/ChicagoParks-HolidayHours.
One week away from the closing of the Winter Flower Shows 🎄 at the Garfield Park Conservatory& Lincoln Park Conservatory. Free admission with reservations. Slots are still available for today! Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/holiday-flower-shows.
Free Fitness Week is back! Take advantage of FREE entry & use of Chicago Park District's 69 Fitness Centers, starting Dec. 30.
We want to help YOU achieve your #⃣1⃣ New Year's health resolution. Pre-book your spot at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/fitness-centers.
Free Fitness Week is back! Take advantage of FREE entry & use of Chicago Park District's 69 Fitness Centers, starting Dec. 30.
We want to help YOU achieve your #⃣1⃣ New Year's health resolution. Pre-book your spot at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/fitness-centers.
Calling all girls, ages 11 to 14 years old! Spend your winter break with us learning how to pitch, catch & defend at the FREE, 3-day, Fast Pitch Softball 🥎 Winter Clinic, Jan. 4-6 at ComEd Rec Center.
▶️Register Today: https://bit.ly/FastPitchSoftballClinic2023.
Calling all girls, ages 11 to 14 years old! Spend your winter break with us learning how to pitch, catch & defend at the FREE, 3-day, Fast Pitch Softball 🥎 Winter Clinic, Jan. 4-6 at ComEd Rec Center.
▶️Register Today: https://bit.ly/FastPitchSoftballClinic2023.
We love happy news! Look what happened at Lincoln Park Conservatory ❤️
A number of Lincoln Park outdoor attractions have closed for weather-related reasons this holiday weekend, but one indoor holiday experience remains.
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UPDATE [12/27/22] ⚠️: Please be advised, the lakefront trail from Oak Street to Ohio Street and the Chicago Avenue underpass are now open. All other areas of the lakefront trail have been cleared and are available for use.
Have you told the Chicago Park District what you want to see in 2023?
If not, we encourage all Chicago, Illinois residents to take our Customer Satisfaction Survey TODAY at https://buff.ly/3WIR6aX
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The Chicago Park District and the City of Chicago – Government have partnered up to bring back the Holiday Tree Recycling Event! Recycling your tree will create mulch that can be used for plants and soil at local parks and gardens across the city. It's the present that keeps giving!
The program will start on January 7th and run through the 22nd during normal park hours! Our location is Cannon Dr. at Fullerton Ave. (East side of Cannon Dr.)
These six locations will also provide free mulch on a first-come, first-served basis, starting Monday, January 9th: Lincoln Park, Margate Park, Mt. Greenwood Park, North Park Village, Warren Park, and the Forestry Site.
More information about locations and the program can be found at https://buff.ly/2Fc7Wcl
As we close out 2022, we invite you to watch this holiday video card, and a short snapshot and celebration of Chicago Park District's best 2022 moments, as well as a teaser of one of the most anticipated grand openings in 2023.
On behalf of the entire Park District team, we'd like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe holiday season and a prosperous new year!
Happy Holidays from the Staff of the Chicago Park District!
All Park Fieldhouses and Cultural Centers will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25th). Additionally, our park hours might be a little different this weekend and next week, so make sure to check our hours using this link https://buff.ly/3hPrJFu
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Please be advised🚫: Due to the low temperatures & windchill, all Chicago Park District ice rinks ⛸️will be closed on Dec. 23 & 24, including Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon.
Please stay connected for updates & follow the for more info. 👉 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ice-rinks.
Please be advised🚫: Due to the low temperatures & windchill, all Chicago Park District ice rinks ⛸️will be closed Dec. 23 & 24, including Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon.
Please stay connected for updates & follow the for more info. 👉 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ice-rinks.
❄️Brrrrrrrr, it's cold outside; if you're looking for something fun to do while you're stuck inside today, we have just the thing for you! Get your 💓 pumping and burn off some of that excess energy and join Ms. Tamila from Chicago Park District in this Upbeat workout! ❄️
Video Link - https://buff.ly/3jvbfmk
Get a great workout while listening to an upbeat rap. Happy holidays from the Chicago Park District. Enjoy more than 40 holiday and winter themed virtual act...
Looking to make some holiday or end of year donations? Why not consider the Chicago Park District's Financial Assistance Fund!🎄
This year, over 5,000 kids attended our Park Kids afterschool program and summer day camp experience thanks to YOUR donations to the Financial Assistance Fund.
Make this holiday season extra special for our kids! Give a small gift that will go a long way at https://bit.ly/Donate-ChiParks.
This year, over 5,000 kids attended our Park Kids afterschool program and summer day camp experience thanks to YOUR donations to the Financial Assistance Fund.
Make this holiday season extra special for our kids! Give a small gift that will go a long way at https://bit.ly/Donate-ChiParks.
⚠️: Please be advised, due to extreme weather conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from Oak Street to Ohio Street, and access from the Chicago Avenue underpass will not be available.
For everyone’s safety, please heed the warnings and signage along the lakefront, and avoid areas where pavement may become slippery and dangerous due to high wave activity and cold temperatures. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
UPDATE [12/2/22]: : Please be advised, the lakefront trail from Oak Street to Ohio Street and the Chicago Avenue underpass are now open. All other areas of the lakefront trail have been cleared and are available for use.
[12/22/22] ⚠️: Please be advised, due to extreme weather conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from Oak Street to Ohio Street, and access from the Chicago Avenue underpass will not be available.
For everyone’s safety, please heed the warnings and signage along the lakefront, and avoid areas where pavement may become slippery and dangerous due to high wave activity and cold temperatures. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
Happy Winter Solstice!!
This is the day with the least amount of daylight of the year for the northern hemisphere.
The exact time of the solstice is 4:48 pm ET. today, our daylight will last TWO seconds longer tomorrow and will increase each day until the Summer Solstice on June 21, 2023.
📸: Barry Butler Photography - https://buff.ly/3BT13uw
Last call!
Shop $15 Tees at the Chicago Park District Store, plus our final holiday sale on everything from tumblers and notebooks to hoodies and totes!
🛒Sale ends today at 5 pm. ▶️ https://buff.ly/2Tzd81P.
Stay warm at the City of Chicago's community service centers & all Chicago Park District fieldhouse during regular operating hours. For more info., visit https://buff.ly/3G84dNy.
❕❗️❕❗️ FREE FITNESS CENTER WEEK IS BACK ❕❗️❕❗️
The Chicago Park District is here to help you kick start your New Years' resolution with the return of our Free Fitness Center Week from December 30th to January 8th!
Many Parks have new/improved fitness centers that offer a high-quality, affordable alternative to private gyms. These centers feature computerized treadmills, cross trainers, upright, recumbent bikes, free weights and benches, cable cross-overs, multi-station weight machines, and core-focused weight equipment.
Although our Cultural Center does not have a Fitness Center, many parks in the area do, for more details and locations, go to https://bit.ly/ParkFitnessCenters
See the Lincoln Park Conservatory’s ‘Sugar Plum’ Winter Holiday Show at night with Midsommer Flight. For more info., follow the link www.midsommerflight.com/twelfth-night-winter-2022/
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Today, the Board acknowledged the dedication of Chicago Park District lifeguards who performed successful rescue operations in the 2022 Beach season.
Their extensive training prepared them with the skills to save the lives of those involved in the emergency. 👏▶️ www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards.
Today, the Board acknowledged the dedication of Chicago Park District lifeguards who performed successful rescue operations in the 2022 Beach season.
Their extensive training prepared them with the skills to save the lives of those involved in the emergency. 👏▶️ www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/lifeguards.
A Jolly Santa visited the Chicago Park District to improve on his Holly Jolly Volley for our Winter Season (Jan. 9 - Mar 24) of Pickleball, will you hop on the Sleigh with Santa and learn/play pickleball at the Chicago Park District? Spots are filling up quickly, register today at https://bit.ly/ChicagoPickleball
Mrs. Bernadette's Storytime & Crafts class is an excellent oppurtunity for your child to enjoy hearing stories and creating crafts that tie into that story and socialize with kids their own age! Check out this program and our others at https://bit.ly/WinteratLPCC
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If you can beat your friends across the park, you have a shot at being Chicago’s Fastest Kid. It’s FREE to try & win the Fastest Kids in Chicago Race on Sat., Dec. 17 at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center at Gately Park
▶️Register NOW 👟 at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/fastest-kids.
🤸🤸🏿♀️ Lincoln Park CC Girls Gymnastics Team competed in the north region meet last week at Horner Park. Awesome effort by all! 🎉
Side note: Registration for Winter 2023 classes begins online tomorrow! >> https://bit.ly/WinteratLPCC
2045 N Lincoln Park West
Chicago, IL
60614
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When Schools Out the Parks are In. Keep your kids active with us during Thanksgiving week break. We have a couple specialty camp happening...check them out. 🦃 🏓🏀Thanksgiving Break Camp Pottawattomie Park, 7340 N. Rogers Ave. Monday, November 21 through Wednesday, November 23 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | ages 6-12 ⚽️🏈Sports Camp Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave Tuesday, November 22 and Wednesday, November 23 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | ages 8-12 🤸♀️⛹️♂️Drop-In Camp Holstein Park, 2200 N. Oakley Ave. Monday, November 21 through Friday, November 25 (except Thursday) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | ages 6-12 To view camp details and to register visit https://bit.ly/ThanksgivingWeekCampsNov2022 #intheparks #Thanksgivingweek #thingstodo
Happy November Everyone! The Cultural staff is celebrating the return of Autumn in the park! Join our staff for a stroll in the park to see the beautiful colors of Autumn. #intheparks #chicagoparks #autumnvibes
Happy November Everyone! The Cultural staff is celebrating the return of Autumn in the park! Join our staff for a stroll in the park to see the beautiful colors of Autumn. #intheparks #chicagoparks #autumnvibes
🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃 From all of us here at Lincoln Park & Cultural Center, we hope that you had a Safe and Happy Halloween! We'll see you in the park soon! #halloweenintheparks is presented by Mars Wrigley & supported by Xfinity #intheparks
The first day of summer camp is in the books! Ms. Lauren welcomed everyone to camp. Today, was a good day for the campers to get to know each other and play games to keep them cool. #intheparks #daycamp
We hosted our Kiddie College Graduation on Friday! Congratuations to our graduates heading to kindergarten in the fall. We captured a few memories from the evening. #Classof2022 #intheparks #kiddiecollege
🤸♀️🤸Congrats to our gymnastics team members who participated in the Chicago Park District Citywide Meet last weekend at Broadway Armory Park. We are sharing a few memories captured of our gymnasts. #youthsports #girlssports #gymnastics #inthepark #girlsplay
Chicago's Tree Recycling Program runs from January 8 through the 22 at 26 parks across the City. 🌲 Trees can be dropped off anytime during normal business hours. For all locations & additional details visit ➡https://www.recyclebycity.com/chicago/brief/christmas-tree-recycling
Wishing everyone a Happy, Safe, and Healthy New Year! Park facilities are closed Friday, Dec 31, 2021, and Saturday, Jan 1, 2022, in observance of the holiday. ⛸ Interested in ice skating this holiday season? The rink at Warren Park will be open on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Check out our ice rink hours and make your reservation. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks.../ice-rinks...
Wishing everyone a peaceful Thanksgiving Day! 🦃 All fieldhouses will be closed. Chicago Park District's ice rinks ⛸️ are prepped to open on Fri., Nov. 26. Timed reservations are required, as we continue to practice social distancing. Book your skate today at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/ice-rinks Outdoor ice rinks sponsored by Chicago Blackhawks #skateintheparks #iceskate
We wish you a howling Halloween. Be Safe. Stay Dry. Wear a mask. And practice social distancing on this magical Halloweek. #ChiParksHalloween2021 #halloweenintheparks #halloweek #intheparks
Good Luck! 🏀 It's Game Day in #SKYTOWN
Game Day. Chicago White Sox ⚾️ Good luck in the postseason! #changethegame #playoffs2021 #playoffbaseball
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
Campers are beating the heat with a low-key fun "water" game! Stay cool. #intheparks #summerdaycamp #beatingtheheat #summerofpossibilities
Join us for an evening of painting with wine from the comfort of your home! Grab your brushes, paper, and your favorite red wine, and let's get creative! This program is offered online via zoom. 🎨 Thursday, July 1 from 6:30-8pm, ages 18 & up | $10. ➡ Register today! ➡ https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/craft-night-painting-wine-online
We have some fun virtual programs for your LITTLE ONES planned this fall online from the comfort of your own home. Fall Program Registration for in-person & virtual classes is NOW OPEN! For more information & to register, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs-memberships/fall-2020-programs #Fall2020
Online Fall Program Registration for in-person & virtual classes is NOW OPEN! For more information & to register, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/programs-memberships/fall-2020-programs #Fall2020 As an option to In-person programming at the parks, we invite you to enjoy a variety of virtual programs for your convenience and safety from the comfort of your own home. This fall we have expanded our programming options. From fitness to bingo and arts & crafts to music, we are offering something for every age group.
Let’s have some fun! We would love to see how you recreate one of our famous statues “Fountain Girl” by George Wade. Post your recreated “twinning” statue below in comments and tag @chicagoparks and #parktwinning if you post on other social platforms. We can’t wait to see your creations. We have posted a photo of the Fountain Girl in the comments below. Have fun!
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.
We got the party started early and rang in the NOON Year! Thanks for coming out to celebrate with us. Wishing everyone a happy and safe New Year. 🎉 We look forward to seeing you in the parks in 2020. #newyearatnoon #chicagoparks #lincolnpark #happynewyear #intheparks #nyelpcc #nye2019 #newyear2020
Thank you to those who rang in the “Noon Year” with us today!
SAM & Lauren are getting the crowd moving at the National Recreation & Park Association Conference in Indianapolis this week. They presented a session "From Sean Mendes to the Beatles, Connecting the Generations" and did a great job. LPCC is so lucky to have you both!
Alec has become a part of our family at LPCC and we are beyond honored with this video he created!
Our campers loved our special visitors!
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
N. LincolnNational Commission on Correctional Health Ca
W Diversey PkwyCenter for the Human Rights of Children
E. Pearson StreetPakistan Consulate General Chicago
N Michigan AvenueOffice of Community Engagement And Neighborho
South Wolcott AvenueConsulado del Ecuador en Chicago
N Wabash Avenue
Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education (CAPE)
W. 35th Street
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce
N. Lincoln
chinese-american museum of chicago
W 23rd Street
Driehaus College of Business Undergraduate Pr
E Jackson Boulevard