Week of Events
Mini Golf – Family Opportunities
Mini Golf – Family Opportunities
Fall is here! Time to get out there and start practicing your putting game. The Diversey Miniature Golf Course is waiting for you. Parking at Diversey Driving Range is pay to park. All other expenses are sponsored by the Special Children's Charities and the Chicago Park District. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet…
Driving Range – Family Opportunities
Driving Range – Family Opportunities
Fall is here! Time to get out there and start practicing your putting game. The Diversey Driving Range is waiting for you. Parking at Diversey Driving Range is pay to park. All other expenses are sponsored by the Special Children's Charities and the Chicago Park District. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet account…
Open Gym – Family Opportunities
Open Gym – Family Opportunities
Open Gym is back! Register for a timeslot for open gym at Ellis Park on Tuesdays! Each basketball hoop area can be reserved for athletes and their chaperones/guests and they can use the space to do what they wish - exercise, shoot hoops, kick a soccer ball around - get energy out! We will have limited…
Open Swim – Family Opportunities
Open Swim – Family Opportunities
Are you ready to swim? Register for a timeslot for Open Swim at Ellis Park on Tuesdays! Reservations are made for a 1-hour timeslot for an athlete and up to 3 additional family members. Athletes must arrive with a parent/guardian/chaperone and they must stay on-site for the duration of the reservation. Please do not…
Archery – Family Opportunities
Archery – Family Opportunities
Classes will be held on Wednesdays. This class is intended for the Archery Team Special Olympics athletes and their families. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet account that is free to set up. Those athletes that have been designated for the team, will have practice at 11 am. We will be partnering with…
Kayaking- Family Opportunities
Kayaking- Family Opportunities
We are joining efforts with Chicago Park District's CAN (Culture, Arts and Nature) Department to learn and practice the sport of kayaking! Kayaking is such a fun activity for people of all ages and ability levels. This activity is a family opportunity that welcomes current, future, or interested eligible Special Olympics Chicago athletes. A family member/chaperone…
Bowling at Waveland Bowl – Family Opportunities
Bowling at Waveland Bowl – Family Opportunities
Each Special Olympic Participant Registered is allowed to bring up to 3 people to bowl with and Special Children's Charities will pay for the 1 hour bowl time and shoe rental. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet account that is free to set up.
Bowling at Bluebird Lanes – Family Opportunities
Bowling at Bluebird Lanes – Family Opportunities
Each Special Olympic Participant Registered is allowed to bring up to 3 people to bowl with and Special Children's Charities will pay for the 1 hour bowl time and shoe rental. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet account that is free to set up.