Harris (Harriet) Park

Park Details

Main Address

6200 S. Drexel Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
United States

  • Tel: (312) 747-2706 | Main
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Park Supervisor
Branden Hicks
Park Hours
Open
| 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Open
| 8:00 am-7:30 pm
Harriet M. Harris Park sign on a brick building. Chicago Park District.
Building entrance with stairs and ramp access.
Stationary bikes lined up in a gym.
Indoor pool with a water aerobics class in progress.
Person using a rowing machine in a fitness center.
Empty indoor basketball court with light wood floor.

Harris (Harriet) Park

Description

Located in the Woodlawn community, Harris Park totals 2.37 acres and features a gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, fitness center, youth wellness center and a multi-purpose room. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our multi-purpose room.

Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, adult & youth fitness classes, along with aquatic programs. In the summer youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Harris Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family such as holiday themed-events.

History

The Chicago Park District acquired this property in 2003.  Formerly known as “Harris YMCA,” 6200 S. Drexel Ave., the District converted the YWCA into a fieldhouse.  In 2004, the park was named Harriet M. Harris Park. Harris was a philanthropist and the namesake of the former YWCA which used to operate at this site. Harris, who grew up in the Woodlawn Community, provided funding in 1971 to build the Harris Center. Her commitment to women and children is exemplified in more than 30 years of initiatives sponsored by the Harris Family Fund and Harris Bank.  This park is located in the Woodlawn Community area.

Additional Information

For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.

Contact: Annie Washington, President

Contact Email: Awashing9662@currently.com

Meetings: Please contact the Harris Park Advisory Council for meeting dates and times. 

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Facilities at Harris (Harriet) Park

8 facilities
Water fountain icon
Artworks & Monuments
CPD logo, a stylized house with "cpd" beneath the roofline.
Fieldhouses
Treadmill exercise icon.
Fitness Centers
Person lifting child to safety under a roof.
Gymnasiums
Gymnast performing on a pommel horse.
Gymnastics Centers
Three people seated in chairs.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Child swinging on a swingset.
Playgrounds
Swimming symbol.
Swimming Pools

Programs at Harris (Harriet) Park

Fall information below is for all programs besides Gymnastics Center programs. Online registration for gymnastic center programs begins Tuesday, August 5 at noon & in-person registration begins Monday, August 11 if spots still remain. View Harris Fall Gymnastics Programs

 

Most programs run from Monday, February 02 to Saturday, February 14 Online registration begins In-person registration begins

Most programs run from Monday, January 05 to Sunday, March 15 Online registration begins December 09, 2025 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Adult Swim at Harris
Open
Open
18 and up
From January 6, 2026 to March 13, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 11am to 11:50am
Each Tuesday,Friday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
$0.00
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Events at Harris (Harriet) Park

1 Events