Perfect for families with children ages 8 years old and up, this two and one-half hour class includes in-class instruction and on-the-water fishing. Professional Instruction is provided by Chicago’s Fish ‘N’ Kids Program Instructors. Fishing instruction, equipment and bait are provided. A fishing license is required for people ages 16 years of age and older. Fee is $5.00 per person.… Read more →
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Veteran’s Fishing at Northerly Island
Poles will be provided but can also bring your own pole. Proof of military service is required to register for this program. Contact Andrew Grose at 312-745-2172. andrewgrose@chicagoparkdistict.com. 4/23-5/28/19 No class May 7th. Read more →

Movie in the Park: An American Tail
Bring a picnic and enjoy a movie under the stars with your neighbors and the Greater South Loop Association! The movie begins at dusk (around 8:15). The GSLA thanks DePaul University Athletics for their generous sponsorship support. Read more →
August Neighbors’ Night Out Summary – Great things happening at neighborhood parks
At the August GSLA Neighbors’ Night Out, about 35 people joined in conversation about our local parks and recreational opportunities in the South Loop. The event was held at the Weather Mark Tavern. Two Chicago Park District managers joined the event to give updates and field questions about our local parks: Brandon Cotton representing Ping Tom Park, and Talonna Sharp… Read more →
sOUTh and ABOUT: Polar Adventure Days at Northerly Island
It’s cold, snowy, and as always, windy… and it’s probably going be that way for a while. So… have some fun with it! The South Loop not only has two great sledding hills – the official one by Solider Field and the unofficial one at the General John Logan Monument – but is also home to the Chicago Park District’s… Read more →
sOUTh and ABOUT: Current offerings at Ping Tom Memorial Park Fieldhouse
Located at 1700 S. Wentworth Avenue (otherwise known as the north side of 18th Street where it crosses the Chicago River), the Ping Tom Memorial Park Fieldhouse is just a short walk, jog, bike ride or drive for everyone in the South Loop, as well as many of our neighbors in Bridgeport, Bronzeville, Chinatown and Pilsen. Here are some current (as… Read more →
Revised British School and park renderings
Revised plans were set to be shared with the community at a meeting hosted by Ald. Solis (25th ward) this evening. Earlier today, a representative from McCaffery Interests gave an overview of the revised plans to our President, Gail Rutkkowski. As you may recall, the original plans were shared at our community meeting on January 26, 2013 and the revised… Read more →
Women’s Park Field House Build Out Presentation
A message from Randall Raaflaub, President of the Park Advisory Council for Women’s Park What: PAC Presentation/Discussion on field house build out alternatives Where: Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens field house When: Monday, February 11th @ 6:30pm With the Chicago Women’s Park & Gardens’ field house renovations about to begin, new Chicago Park District (CPD) ideas on using the… Read more →
Fred Anderson Park Drawings
At a community meeting in April, the following figures were presented to the community for comment. A presentation and discussion at our May 21, 2011 meeting will allow for further community input on the concepts and we hope you will join us! Fred Anderson Park Concept Section A 042511 Fred Anderson Park Concept Section B 042511 Fred Anderson Park Concept… Read more →