Author: Welles Park Advisory Council

2023 was a full year at Welles Park and we hope you enjoyed one or many of the highlights below: At the start of 2023 we said goodbye to long-time Park Supervisor Becky Kliber and welcomed new Supervisor Michelle Baldwin. Congrats to Becky on her retirement and stop by the Field House to introduce yourself… Continue reading 2023 Year in Review

Following a request from the Welles Park Advisory Council, the support of many area neighbors, and the financial backing of Alderman Martin's 2022 participatory budgeting process, Chicago Park District has provided a proposal to upgrade the area of park immediately north of the Montrose and Oakley intersection. These improvements will rehab the historic horseshoe pits,… Continue reading Horseshoe and Pickleball Proposal

Welles Park welcomes back Midnight Circus September 8, 9 and 10th. Although the shows are sold out, we need your help in making the circus a great experience for everyone by volunteering to help out with setting up and selling concessions. Please sign up to assist with set-up or concessions September 8, 9 or 10th.… Continue reading Midnight Circus is back at Welles Park (but we need your help)

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 11, 6:30 pm - Concerts in the Gazebo - Alphonso Ponticelli - Gypsy Jazz July 18,… 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