1/14/26 LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT: Due to weather conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from North Ave. to Ohio St., as are the underpasses at North Ave., Division St., Oak St., and Chicago Ave. See the Lakefront Trail map here.
Harris (Harriet) Park
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.
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.
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.
Facilities at Harris (Harriet) Park
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
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 7pm
Each Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 11am to 11:50am
Each Tuesday,Friday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Each Wednesday from 9am to 10am
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Each Tuesday from 9am to 10am
Except the following dates:
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
Each Tuesday from 10am to 11am
Except the following dates:
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
Each Friday from 11am to 12pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Feb 13, 2026
Each Wednesday from 11am to 12pm
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Each Monday from 11am to 12pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Feb 9, 2026
Each Friday from 10am to 11am
Except the following dates:
Friday, Feb 13, 2026
Each Wednesday from 10am to 11am
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
Each Monday from 10am to 11am
Except the following dates:
Monday, Feb 9, 2026