Upcoming Events

May 8th, 2009
Washington Park Advisory Council Fundraiser
Saturday May 8th, 2010 6pm-9pm
at the Washington Park Refectory
(Please note, that date has been changed from the 1st to the 8th)

Entertainment, silent auction, food & drinks. More info to follow.

Past Events

June 20th, 2009
Washington Park Conservancy planting day
The Washington Park Conservancy will be meeting between 9am & Noon, the 20th of June, South of 55th Street & North of the Fountain of Time by the Lagoon along Payne Drive. They will be planting native wetland specie, ask for event organizer Madiem Kawa. The Conservancy meets every third Saturday of the month except in the Winter.

Mid-October , 2008
WASHINGTON PARK SUPER PLAYGROUND OPENING
The super playground is almost done. Check with the field house at Washington Park for further info on the grand opening.

June 23rd , 2008
WASHINGTON PARK FUN RUN
From noon till 1pm starting at the southwest side of the bridal path (Garfield & Elsworth Drive).

June 23rd , 2008
WASHINGTON PARK SUMMER CAMPS BEGIN

The park will offer Aquatics, Fitness, Performing Arts & Sports camps weekdays, with some activities on weekends. Day camps & other special camps are available too.
Contact the field house at Washington Park for more info. 773.256.1248 or visit them at 5531 S. King Drive.

May 3rd , 2008
WASHINGTON PARK OLYMPIC COALITION

WANTS YOU INCLUDED IN THE OLYMPIC DREAM COME GET UPDATED ON THE

"26-POINT PLAN"

Cliff Kelley- Moderator
WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2008
TIME: 10 a.m.
WHERE: Washington Park Refectory
5531 S.Russell Dr.
Guest Speaker: Attorney Al Hofeld Jr.

Co-Founder & President of the Board, SouthSide
Community Federal Credit Union, the Social Justice
Project, Inc. and, an expert on the subject of:

"Predatory Mortgage Lending and the Foreclosure Crisis"
For Information call 773 493-0754

April 25th, 2008 (8 am/time not confirmed)
Washington Park Running Club will be having it's year's first walk/run. Current members and new comers welcome. More details and contact info to follow.

Feb. 9th, 2008
Nine children from Washington Park programs have been chosen to take part in a skiing trip on Feb. 9th. The Washing Park Advisory Council is looking to raise at least $20 per child to make this a memorable trip for them. Donations can be made directly to the WPAC via Cecilia Butler 773.667.4160.

Feb. 28th & 29th, 2008
The Washington Park Field House will hold it's annual Ashaki Celebration Feb. 28th & 29th. ("Ashaki" is an African word for Beautiful). Admission will be $2 per person. More information can be given by contacting the field house at 312.747.5109.