STORYTELLING IN THE PARKS RETURNS TO NORTH SIDE
No Experience Necessary; Just Bring Your Imagination
Release Date: 06/13/07
The timeless art of storytelling is a perfect way to discover extraordinary stories this summer.The Chicago Park District’s popular Storytelling in the Park series will have your imagination in high gear this summer by traveling no farther than your local park. The Chicago Park District will offer interactive story times at 27 intimate neighborhood park settings July 28 through August 1.
“In addition to movies and concerts, storytelling gives families another reason to gather in our parks this summer,” said Chicago Park District Region Manager Matt Marino.
Park District drama instructors will read and act out tales of adventure for 45-minutes per performance, using props, costumes and sound to enhance the story experience.Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs to settle closely around the action.Storytellers may ask audience members to participate.
The Chicago Park District encourages all ages to enjoy Storytelling in the Parks, and targets children ages 8 and under.Below is a list of performance locations, dates and times.
Following is a schedule of the north side storytelling locations, dates, and times. This information is subject to change. Up-to-date event information is also available via the Chicago Park District web site at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.For more information, call (773) 262-8658.
| Date and Time | Park Name | Address | Park Contact Info |
| June 28 @ 2 pm | Berger Park | 6205 N. Sheridan Rd. | (773) 761-0376 |
| July 10 @ 5:30 pm | Weisman Playlot | 901 W. Oakdale Ave. | (312) 742-7826 (SheilPark) |
| July 10@ 1:30 pm | Riis Park | 6100 W. Fullerton Ave. | (312) 746-5363 |
| July 11 @ 4 pm | Edison Park | 6755 W. Northwest Hwy. | (773) 631-3988 |
| July 11 @ 4:30 pm | Unity Playlot | 2636 N. Kimball Ave. | (773) 478-1410 (AvondalePark) |
| July 11 @ 5:30 pm | Wrightwood Park | 2534 N. Greenview Ave. | (312) 742-7816 |
| July 12 @ 3:30 pm | Athletic FieldPark | 3546 W. Addison St. | (773) 478-2889 |
| July 12 @ 5 pm | Fellger Playlot | 2000 W. Belmont Ave. | (312) 742-7785 (HamlinPark) |
| July 13 @ 1 pm | Merrimac Park | 6343 W. Irving Park Rd. | (773) 685-3382 |
| July 13 @ 2:15 pm | Norwood Park | 5801 N. Natoma Ave. | (773) 631-4893 |
| July 16 @ 10 am | Emmerson Park | 1820 W. Granville Ave. | (773) 761-0433 |
| July 17 @ 10:30 am | Portage Park | 4100 N. Long Ave. | (773) 685-7235 / -7238 |
| July 18, TBA | Sheil Park | 3505 N. Southport Ave. | (312) 742-7826 |
| July 18 @ 1:30 pm | Shabbona Park | 6935 W. Addison Ave. | (773) 685-6205 |
| July 18 @ 11:15 am | Loyola Park | 1230 W. Greenleaf Ave. | (773) 262-8605 |
| July 19 @ 2 pm | Peterson Park | 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. | (312) 742-7584 |
| July 20 @ 10:30 am & 11 am | River Park | 5100 N. Francisco Ave. | (312) 742-7516 |
| July 23 @ 3:30 pm | Horner Park | 2741 W. Montrose Ave. | (773) 478-3499 |
| July 24 @ 1:30 pm | Bell Park | 3020 N. Oak Park Ave. | (312) 746-5008 |
| July 24 @2 pm | Rosedale Park | 6312 W. Rosedale Ave. | (773) 631-7156 |
| July 25 @ 10:30 am | Green BriarPark | 2650 W. Peterson Ave. | (773) 761-0582 |
| July 25 @ 5:30 pm | Juniper Playlot | 3652 N. Greenview Ave. | (312) 742-7826 (SheilPark) |
| July 27 @ 5:30 pm | Chase Park | 4701 N. Ashland Ave. | (312) 742-7518 |
| July 28 @ 3:30 pm | Indian BoundaryPark | 2500 W. Lunt Ave. | (773) 764-0338 |
| July 31 @ 11 am | Indian RoadPark | 6010 W. Matson Ave. | (773) 631-3761 |
| July 31 @ 10:30 am | Hiawatha Park | 8029 W. Forest Preserve Dr. | (312) 746-5559 |
| August 1 @ 4:30 pm | Helen Zatterberg Playlot | 4246 N. Hermitage Ave. | (312) 742-7518 (Chase Park) |
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529