As parks start to reopen physically and programmatically, we wanted to share this update we received from the Chicago Park District: For parks west of Lake Shore Drive, today on June 8th, field houses will reopen for limited use of restrooms and cooling stations/shelter from rain. There will be no park programming offered in the… Continue reading Reopening at Welles Park
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Welles Park Advisory Council is a group of volunteers who meet regularly to fundraise for, advise, and support Chicago's Welles Park. Our meetings are always open to community members, and you, too, can become a member. Join us!
A successful and fun Midnight Circus
Another terrific year at the circus. Thank you to our friends from Midnight Circus for bringing your joy and revelry to Welles as the final stop on your summer tour of Chicago Parks. See everyone in 2020!
It’s Your Park Day – June 1st
It's Your Park Day on June 1st is coming up soon. Kick off the summer with a day filled with park enhancement and community bonding. Community volunteers will mulch trees, replacing fibar on playgrounds, and cleaning our park’s green spaces. Families, company groups and individuals are invited to participate! Volunteers will receive It’s Your Park… Continue reading It’s Your Park Day – June 1st
2019 Midnight Circus in the Parks!
Welles Park is thrilled to share the schedule (and ticket link) for Midnight Circus in the Parks performances all over the city. Remember that ALL SHOWS benefit ALL PARKS involved - so while we know Welles is our "home park," you can enjoy this year's all-new show in any other neighborhood park and still generously… Continue reading 2019 Midnight Circus in the Parks!
Winter at Welles
What a terrific summer and fall we just had at Welles Park! Whether you were in the NaturePlace, a baseball game, a summer camp, the Midnight Circus, a summer concert, or the pool, Welles Park was the PLACE TO BE in 2018. How lucky are we to have such an amazing resource in Lincoln Square?… Continue reading Winter at Welles
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