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UPCOMING EVENTS

Classes with pace still available and special event schedule:

Classes start January 9th.  There is limited availability in the classes listed below, and I would appreciate your help with promoting the classes.  Due to change in our registration process CPD Women's park Staff sign-up can only accept exact change cash for the winter session.  www.chicagoparkdistrict.com  

 

Play Group                                             W            10-11:45pm        $35                         6-18mo

Moms, Pops & Tots Interaction     M            5:30-7pm             $60                       18-36mo

Mighty fit family                                   T              4:15-5pm             $50                       3-5

Arts & Crafts                                           T              3:15-4pm             $50                       3-5

Fun and Games                                     Sa           12-12:45pm        $50                         3-5

Arts & Crafts/Science Exper. s        T              4:15-5pm             $50                        6-10

Modern Dance                                      Th           4:15-5pm             $50                         6-10

Stretching/Conditioning                   T              3:15-4pm             $50                    18 & Over

Yoga                                                          W            5:30-6:45pm       $50                     18 & Over

Modern Dance                                      Th           5:30-6:30pm       $50                     18 & Over

Bridge Club                                               F              1-3pm                 $10                    18 & Over

 

Special Events

 

Parents Night Out    - Ages 3 to 5
1/20/12, 2/17/12, 3/16/12            5-7:45pm        $15, per time     3-5

School is Out Park is In   - Ages 5 to 10
1/27/12, 2/3/12                                 9am-3pm             $25, per time     5-10

Valentine’s Day Dance  - All ages
2/11/12                                                4-6pm                   $10, per family  all ages

         

NEWS -

Chicago Women's Park & Gardens / Park 550 Advisory Council submits Capital Request for 2012 Chicago Park District Capital Plan

As part of the goals and objectives of the Advisory Council to improve the facility and Women's Park, the PAC leadership submitted capital project requests to be considered in the 2012 budget plan and included for future park improvements.  See attached letter for more information.

http://www.park550advisorycouncil.com/page37.php

If there are other ideas of suggestions for future needs, send us a note.

See Pictures of Halloween Friendly Trail from October 29th, 2011 event:


See Pictures of the October 15th, 2011 Pumpkin Patch in Chicagos Women's Park and Gardens:


See Video of the Chicago Park District September 24th, 2011 Dedication Ceremony of the Louis Bourgeois Sculpture Garden honoring Jame Addams:


NEW INSTRUCTOR ADDED
Due to the overwelming success of the 1st year of operation of the indoor facility at Chicago Women's Park and Gardens, the Chicago Park District has added  has added an additional instructor.  We welcome Amanda Guereca, who was originally a recreational instructor at Sheriden Park.

NEW CLASSES ADDED TO FALL SLATE - More information to COME
Additional programs in youth Fun & Games (Ages 2-12) and Music and Movement (ages 2-12) have been added.  See Program information

WINTER PLAY CAMP ADDED TO PROGRAMMING- More information to COME
See Children Programming for more information. 

Chicago Park District Hosts Official Dedication Ceremony of the Louis Bourgeois Sculpture called "Helping Hands / A Touch of Jane Addams”  on September 24th at 10:00 AM


The Chicago Park District team completed the relocation of the group of sculptures, known as “Helping Hands / A Touch of Jane Addams” by Louise Bourgeois, to Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens on June 24th, 2011. Go to Public Art page for more information at www.park550advisorycouncil.com/page42.php 

Overall Photo 


 Tour Guide! Learn about Chicago Women's Park and Gardens.Take a photo tour of Women's Park and learn about its history and amenities: Click Here

Park 550 Naming Survey Results
See Results of Advisory Council Naming Survey: Click Here
View the CPD Guidlines followed by the Advisory Council for the park naming process:
Click Here


 
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