Lakefront Trail Maintenance Alert: Over the next several months, repairs will be made throughout the trail, one section at a time. Work will start on the south end and move north. Signage will be placed ahead of the construction site. Please be alert and safe, and avoid these active construction work zones. Learn more: Lakefront Trail Maintenance. Posted 9/15/26
Hale (Nathan) Park
Located in the Clearing community area, Hale Park totals 16.88 acres and features a gymnasium,multi-purpose rooms and a preschool room. Outside, the park offers a swimming pool, baseball fields and a playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our gymnasium, fields, and multi-purpose rooms.
Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, gymnastics, and floor hockey. On the cultural side, Hale Park offers theater. Nature programming includes Garden Buddies and painting. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp.
In addition to programs, Hale Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family including a pumpkin patch, Spring and Fall theater plays, Park Showcase, Lunch with the Easter Bunny and other holiday-themed events.
Located adjacent to Hale Elementary School in the Clearing Community Area, the Park District acquired land property in this area, as part of a ten-year plan to increase recreational opportunities in under-served neighborhoods in post-World War II. The District acquired land for this 16+ acre park from 1947 -1955. Hale Park is home to an outdoor swimming pool (ca. 1968) and a modern fieldhouse, designed by the firm of Schroeder, Murchie, Laya, Associates, Ltd., and dedicated in late 1998.
In 1953, the park was named for American patriot Nathan Hale (1755-1776). Hanged by the British as a spy, Hale may be best known for his famous last words: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country."
For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.
Facilities at Hale (Nathan) Park
Programs at Hale (Nathan) Park
Each Tuesday from 6:15pm to 7pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
Each Tuesday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm
Each Tuesday,Friday from 4pm to 5pm
Except the following dates:
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Each Tuesday from 7:15pm to 8:45pm
Except the following dates:
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Each Thursday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Each Monday,Wednesday from 3pm to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
Each Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm
Each Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Each Monday,Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:15am
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026