Week of Events
The 23rd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson
Join us for the 23rd Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson The Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson is back at North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Join us for great fun for a great cause! This iconic winter tradition is historically the largest and most well-known plunge event, gathering nearly 4,000…
Open Gym – Family Opportunities
Open Gym – Family Opportunities
Register for open gym at Ellis Park on Tuesdays! Each basketball hoop area can be reserved for athletes and their chaperones/guests who can use the space to do what they wish - exercise, shoot hoops, kick a soccer ball around - get energy out! We will have limited equipment on-site, and it will be sanitized between…
Open Swim – Family Opportunities
Open Swim – Family Opportunities
Are you ready to swim? Register for Open Swim at Ellis Park on Tuesdays! Reservations are made for a 1-hour timeslot for an athlete and up to three additional family members. Athletes must arrive with a parent/guardian/chaperone who must stay on-site for the duration of the reservation. Please do not sign up if you aren't sure…
Archery Team – Family Opportunities
Archery Team – Family Opportunities
We are excited to continue our Family Archery Team with the Northside Archery Club! Weekly practice will be indoors at Century Mall. This class is intended for the current Special Olympics Archery Team and their families. All must have a Chicago Park District Activenet account that is free to set up. The Northside Archery Club will instruct…
Indoor Rowing – Family Opportunities
Indoor Rowing – Family Opportunities
Come and join us for indoor rowing at Clark Park! We are joining efforts with Chicago Rowing Foundation to learn and practice this great sport. Rowing is a fun activity for people of all ages and ability levels. This activity welcomes current, future, or interested eligible Special Olympics Chicago athletes. A family member/chaperone must accompany the…
Judo at Ridge Park
Judo at Ridge Park
Please contact Alex (alex.kerber@chicagoparkdistrict.com) or Zack (Zachary.fox@chicagoparkdistrict.com) to register or inquire about the Judo program.
Judo at Hamlin Park
Judo at Hamlin Park
Please contact Alex (alex.kerber@chicagoparkdistrict.com) or Zack (Zachary.fox@chicagoparkdistrict.com) to register or inquire about the Judo program.