4434 S. Lake Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
Located in the Oakland Community, Kennicott Park totals 2.91 acres and features a field house, formerly the home of the Judd Elementary School. The field house offers a gymnasium, an art room, a fitness center, a kitchen, a dance studio and conference rooms. Outside, the park offers a small athletic field and playground that was renovated in Summer 2014 as part of the Chicago Plays! Program.
Many of these spaces are available for rental. Kennicott Park is the site for several community-based partnerships that provide programs for children and adults.
Park-goers come to Kennicott Park to play basketball and table games at the facility. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and in the summer youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp. Specialty camps are offered in the summer as well include cooking programs and doll camp.
In addition to programs, Kennicott Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, such as Movies in the Park at nearby Gwendolyn Brooks Park, Halloween activities and other Night Out in the Parks events.
To view a few of the fabulous park programs, click on the multimedia tab!
Kennicott Park came into being in 1990 when the Board of Education transferred Judd Elementary School to the Chicago Park District. The park district now operates the former school building in partnership with other city agencies and non-profit organizations, providing a wide array of programs and services to the previously under-served Kenwood neighborhood.
Kenwood was founded in 1856 by Dr. Jonathan A. Kennicott (1824-1893), from whom the park takes its name. A native New Yorker, Kennicott graduated from Chicago's Rush Medical College in 1843 and practiced dentistry in Milwaukee for several years before returning to Chicago. Kennicott's estate, named Kenwood for his mother's birthplace in Scotland, stood on Dorchester Street at 48th Street. The fashionable Kenwood community soon became known as the "Lake Forest of the South Side."
Registration dates vary by park. The dates listed below are specific to this park.
Most programs run from Monday, June 17 to Sunday, August 25.
Online registration begins Tuesday, April 23.
In-person registration begins Saturday, April 27.
Most programs run from Monday, September 09 to Sunday, December 08.
Online registration begins Tuesday, August 06.
In-person registration begins Saturday, August 10.
Click on a program name below for description, availability and to add to your wish list or register online (if available). For activities that have already begun, registration is ongoing while spots are available. Resident fees are listed below. Non-resident fees are double.
| Name | Number | Type | Category | Ages | Gender | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball at Kennicott | 269434 | Instruction | Basketball | At least 18 but less than 40 | Male | From June 18, 2019 to August 22, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
$5.00 |
| Boot Camp at Kennicott | 269470 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 18, 2019 to August 22, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$36.00 |
| Chair Exercise at Kennicott | 269542 | Instruction | Fitness | 60 and up | Coed | From June 18, 2019 to August 22, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 9:15am to 10:15am |
Free |
| Competitive Dance Team at Kennicott | 269568 | Instruction | Dance | At least 18 but less than 40 | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 19, 2019 Each Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
$5.00 |
| Pickleball at Kennicott | 270541 | Instruction | Pickleball | 60 and up | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 10:15am to 11:30am |
Free |
| Teen Fit Box at Kennicott | 271168 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
Free |
| Bridge Club at Kennicott | 269517 | Open | Clubs | 60 and up | Coed | From June 20, 2019 to August 22, 2019 Each Thursday from 11am to 4pm |
Free |
| Teen Club at Kennicott | 270924 | Open | Clubs | At least 13 but less than 19 | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
Free |
| Name | Number | Type | Category | Ages | Gender | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Break Camp at Kennicott | 282393 | Camp | General Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From December 23, 2019 to January 3, 2020 Each Monday,Tuesday,Thursday,Friday from 8am to 6pm |
$44.00 |
| Art & ABCs at Kennicott | 279103 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm |
$34.00 |
| Arts & Crafts at Kennicott | 279143 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 6 but less than 9 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$34.00 |
| Band at Kennicott | 279226 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | Coed | From September 11, 2019 to November 13, 2019 Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm |
Free |
| Band Partnership at Kennicott | 279227 | Instruction | Music | At least 9 but less than 12 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$34.00 |
| Basketball at Kennicott | 279407 | Instruction | Basketball | At least 13 but less than 19 | Coed | From August 27, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
Free |
| Chair Exercise at Kennicott | 279688 | Instruction | Fitness | 60 and up | Coed | From September 10, 2019 to November 21, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 9:15am to 10:15am |
Free |
| Cheerleading - Recreational at Kennicott | 279712 | Instruction | Cheerleading | At least 8 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 5, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$17.00 |
| Chorus Partnership at Kennicott | 279737 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 5pm to 6pm |
$34.00 |
| Competitive Dance Team at Kennicott | 279755 | Instruction | Dance | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From September 9, 2019 to December 9, 2019 Each Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm |
Free |
| Dino Diggers at Kennicott | 279936 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 12:30pm to 2pm |
$34.00 |
| Fun and Games at Kennicott | 280198 | Instruction | Fun & Games | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 2pm to 3:30pm |
$34.00 |
| Fun with Food at Kennicott | 280227 | Instruction | Educational/Self-Help | At least 9 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 9, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm |
$34.00 |
| Homework Time at Kennicott | 280309 | Instruction | After School | At least 6 but less than 9 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday from 5pm to 6pm |
$49.00 |
| Homework Time at Kennicott | 280310 | Instruction | After School | At least 9 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$49.00 |
| Kiddie College at Kennicott | 280420 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 12:30pm to 2pm |
$49.00 |
| KidzEnergy at Kennicott | 280442 | Instruction | Yoga | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 9am to 10:30am |
$34.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Kennicott | 280709 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 2:30pm to 4pm |
$17.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Kennicott | 280710 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 1pm to 2:30pm |
$17.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Kennicott | 280711 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 2pm to 3:30pm |
$34.00 |
| Music and Movement at Kennicott | 280822 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From September 6, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Friday from 2pm to 3:30pm |
$17.00 |
| Park Kids at Kennicott | 281116 | Instruction | After School | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 6pm |
$20.00 |
| Pickleball at Kennicott | 281154 | Instruction | Pickleball | 60 and up | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 10am to 1pm |
Free |
| Pickleball at Kennicott | 281155 | Instruction | Pickleball | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 1pm to 2:30pm |
$17.00 |
| Play School at Kennicott | 281202 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 10:30am to 12pm |
$49.00 |
| Seasonal Sports at Kennicott | 281355 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 9 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm |
$34.00 |
| Seasonal Sports at Kennicott | 281356 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 6 but less than 9 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm |
$34.00 |
| Storytime at Kennicott | 281730 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm |
$49.00 |
| Urban Moves at Kennicott | 282230 | Instruction | Dance | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 10, 2019 Each Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm |
$17.00 |
| Young Scientist at Kennicott | 282531 | Instruction | Educational/Self-Help | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 10:30am to 12pm |
$34.00 |
| Youth Activity Center at Kennicott | 282541 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 9 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 3, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 5pm to 6pm |
$34.00 |
| Adaptive Bowling at Kennicott | 296543 | Instruction | Bowling | 18 and up | Coed | From September 11, 2019 to December 4, 2019 Each Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm |
Free |
| Pickleball at Kennicott | 297185 | Instruction | Pickleball | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 2:30pm to 4pm |
$17.00 |
| Teen Fit Box at Kennicott | 297186 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 13 but less than 19 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm |
Free |
| Basketball at Kennicott | 297187 | Instruction | Basketball | At least 8 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 7, 2019 to December 14, 2019 Each Saturday from 11am to 1pm |
$5.00 |
| Tone Stretch Balance at Kennicott | 297188 | Instruction | Fitness | 60 and up | Coed | From September 11, 2019 to December 4, 2019 Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am |
Free |
| Game Room at Kennicott | 280237 | Open | Fun & Games | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm |
$34.00 |
| Pool at Kennicott | 281782 | Open | Fun & Games | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 5, 2019 to December 5, 2019 Each Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$17.00 |
| Table Games at Kennicott | 281783 | Open | Fun & Games | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From September 6, 2019 to December 6, 2019 Each Friday from 4pm to 6pm |
$17.00 |
| Teen Club at Kennicott | 281890 | Open | Clubs | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From August 28, 2019 to December 11, 2019 Each Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm |
Free |
| Tot Spot at Kennicott | 282212 | Open | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 years 1 months | Coed | From September 4, 2019 to December 13, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 9am to 10:30am |
$49.00 |
| Windy City Hoops-Basketball at Kennicott | 282359 | League (Individual) | Basketball | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From August 23, 2019 to December 7, 2019 Each Friday,Saturday from 6pm to 10pm |
Free |
| Boot Camp at Kennicott | 297320 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From September 10, 2019 to December 5, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$38.00 |
