Summer 2008

The Chicago Park District Takes Fun On The Road

CRAFTMOBILE RETURNS TO NORTH SIDE PARKS


Release Date: 06/13/07

Chicago children can create unique arts and crafts outdoors when the Chicago Park District drives its “Craftmobile” into local playlots.This touring four-wheeled wonder is filled with fun art projects and activities for children ages 6 and under. Art instructors will help kids create sidewalk murals, wax-resistant drawings, stained glass window hangings and more.And it’s free! All supplies are provided.

The drop-in program is scheduled to stop at 18 local playlots.In the event of rain, the Craftmobile will stop at the nearest park fieldhouse (indicated in parentheses).

Mondays(June 25 - July 30, 2007)

* 10:00 - 11:30 am @ RavenswoodManorPark, 4604 N. Manor

(rain site: HornerPark, 2741 W. Montrose)

* 12:00 - 1:30 pm @ ParkView, 3823 W. School St.

(rain site: AvondalePark, 3516 W. School St.)

* 2:30 - 4:00 pm @ Jacob Park, 4674 N. Virginia Ave.

(rain site: HornerPark, 2741 W. Montrose Ave.)

Tuesdays (June 26 - July 31)

* 9:30 - 10:30 am @ DickinsonPark, 4101 N. Lavergne Ave.

(rain site: PortagePark, 4100 N. Long Ave.)

* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm @ RobertsSquarePark, 5200 W. Argyle

(rain site: JeffersonPark, 4822 N. Long)

* 1:00 - 2:00 pm @ Forest Glen Park, 5069 W. Berwyn

(rain site: GladstonePark, 5421 N. Menard Ave.)

* 2:30 - 3:30 pm @ Jeffrey S.GreenPark, 6500 N. Algonquin Ave.

(rain site: EdgebrookPark, 6525 N. Hiawatha Ave.)

Wednesdays (June 27 - August 1, except July 4)

* 10:00 - 11:30 am @ WendtPark, 667 W. Roscoe St.

(rain site: GillPark, 825 W. Sheridan Rd.)

* 12:30 - 2:00 pm @ FellgerPark, 2000 W. Belmont Ave.

(rain site: HamlinPark, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.)

* 2:30 - 4:00 pm @ Park West Playground, 745 W. Wrightwood

(rain site: WrightwoodPark, 2534 N. Greenview Ave.)

Thursdays (June 28 - August 2)

* 10:00 - 11:00 am @ SennPark, 5887 N. Ridge Ave.

(rain site: Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway St.)

* 11:30 - 12:30 pm @ Cedar Playlot, 5311 N. Winthrop Ave.

(rain site: BroadwayArmoryPark, 5917 N. Broadway St.)

* 1:00 - 2:00 pm @ Andersonville Playlot, 5233 N. Ashland Ave.

(rain site: Emmerson Park 1820 W. Granville Ave.)

* 2:30 - 3:30 pm @ Matanky Playlot, 6925 N. Ridge Ave.

(rain site: PaschenPark, 1932 W. School St.)

Fridays (June 29 - August 3)

* 10:00 - 11:00 am @ NorthMayfairPark, 4533 W. Carmen Ave.

(rain site: GompersPark, 4222 W. Foster Ave.)

* 11:30 - 12:30 pm @ KolmarPark, 4143 N. Kolmar Ave.

(rain site: MayfairPark, 4550 W. Sunnyside Ave.)

* 1:30 - 2:30 pm @ AielloPark, 2133 N. McVicker Ave.

(rain site: RiisPark, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.)

* 3:00 - 4:00 pm @ GreenbaumPark, 4300 W. Wabansia Ave.

(rain site: HermosaPark, 2240 N. Kilbourn Ave.)

  • Contact Phone: 312 742 7529