Get relief from the heat at a Park District cooling center, or at a beach, pool, water playground or water feature. View sites & hours. Outdoor pools open for the season June 21. Due to the heat, previously scheduled swim sessions will be changed to Open Swims at outdoor & indoor pools, from 1pm until the scheduled pool closing time, on Saturday, June 21 & Sunday, June 22. For information on other City of Chicago cooling centers visit 311.chicago.gov. or call 311.
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Keep your kids active and happy after school in Park Kids!
Offered at more than 100 parks throughout the city, Park Kids provides a safe and fun setting for kids after school.
Activities may include sports, games, arts & crafts, nature, fitness/wellness, brain play, and homework time.
- Ages 6-12
- Monday - Friday, 3- 6 pm, at most parks (hours may vary)
- Fall 2025 session begins Monday, August 18 (following the Chicago Public Schools calendar)
Registration Information
Register by season or for the full school year. Click on the button below to register.
Financial Assistance & CHA Fees
Financial assistance is available for Park Kids. [CLICK HERE] to learn more about financial assistance.
Reduced fees are available for CHA residents. [CLICK HERE] to learn how to obtain a CHA membership to pay reduced fees.
Park Kids
125 Programs
Drop-in at Bell
Instruction
After School
At least 6 years 6 months but less than 11
From April 2, 2025 to June 4, 2025
Each Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Each Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:45pm
$0.00
Drop-In at Chippewa
Instruction
After School
At least 4 but less than 9
From April 7, 2025 to June 6, 2025
Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm
Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Don Nash
Instruction
After School
At least 10 but less than 17
From April 1, 2025 to June 12, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 3:30pm to 6pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 3:30pm to 6pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Don Nash
Instruction
After School
At least 12 but less than 18
From April 2, 2025 to June 11, 2025
Each Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm
Each Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Euclid
Instruction
After School
At least 8 but less than 13
From March 31, 2025 to June 6, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 4pm to 5pm
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 4pm to 5pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Galewood
Instruction
After School
At least 6 but less than 13
From March 31, 2025 to June 6, 2025
Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 4pm to 5:30pm
Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 4pm to 5:30pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Ken-Well
Instruction
After School
At least 6 but less than 13
From April 2, 2025 to June 4, 2025
Each Wednesday from 3pm to 4:45pm
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Each Wednesday from 3pm to 4:45pm
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
$0.00
Drop-in at Lowe
Instruction
After School
At least 9 but less than 13
From March 31, 2025 to June 2, 2025
Each Monday from 3pm to 4:30pm
Each Monday from 3pm to 4:30pm
$0.00
Drop-in at Loyola
Instruction
After School
At least 12 but less than 18
From March 31, 2025 to June 2, 2025
Each Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm
Each Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm
$0.00