Author: Welles Park Advisory Council

Please find time to visit Welles Park for one of these programs brought to you by the Chicago Park District and/or the Welles Park Advisory Council. June 3 - It's your Park Day - Park workday (register here) July 18, 8:15 pm - Movies in the Parks - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish August… Continue reading 2023 Events at Welles Park

At the March 2023 meeting of the Welles Park Advisory Council, a vote was taken to communicate the PAC's interest in proposed improvements regarding the south part of Welles Park, specifically the existing horseshoe pits. The letter below was drafted and sent to Ald. Martin and Chicago Park District on March 31, 2023. For more… Continue reading Welles Park Horseshoe Pits

In a message on January 10, 2023, the Chicago Park District informed the Welles Park Parents Association that it would not accept the proposal for lights at the baseball and softball diamonds at Welles Park. Originally presented to the Welles Park Advisory Council over three years ago, the request led to strong responses both in… Continue reading Park District turns down lights proposal

'Open Air' Midnight Circus coming Oct. 15 & 16 Midnight Circus returns home to Welles Park for another weekend of high-flying 'Open Air' circus! Acrobats & artists from all across the globe and all around Chicago make up this incredible ensemble that has put our city on the international circus map. All tickets are free!… Continue reading Midnight Circus returns to Welles