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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.
Facilities at Harris (Harriet) Park
8 facilities
Programs at Harris (Harriet) Park
Most programs run from
Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10
Online registration beings
In-person registration begins
Adult Swim at Harris
Open
Open
18 and up
From June 16, 2025 to August 9, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Each Saturday from 10:15am to 11:15am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Each Saturday from 10:15am to 11:15am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Day Camp at Harris
Camp
General Interest
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$235.00
Learn to Swim at Harris
Instruction
Lessons
At least 6 but less than 18
From June 14, 2025 to August 9, 2025
Each Saturday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
Each Saturday from 11:30am to 12:30pm
$35.00
Parent and Child Swim at Harris
Open
Open
From June 17, 2025 to August 9, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday,Friday from 4:15pm to 5pm
Each Saturday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday,Friday from 4:15pm to 5pm
Each Saturday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Park Cardio Cycling at Harris
Instruction
Fitness
18 and up
From June 30, 2025 to August 18, 2025
Each Monday from 8am to 8:45am
Each Monday from 8am to 8:45am
$22.00
Park Cardio Cycling at Harris
Instruction
Fitness
18 and up
From July 2, 2025 to August 20, 2025
Each Wednesday from 8am to 8:45am
Each Wednesday from 8am to 8:45am
$22.00
Rec Leader in Training at Harris
Camp
Special Interest
At least 13 but less than 16
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Senior Swim at Harris
Open
Open
60 and up
From June 16, 2025 to August 9, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday from 9am to 10am
Each Monday from 10:15am to 11:15am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday from 9am to 10am
Each Monday from 10:15am to 11:15am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Youth Swim at Harris
Open
Open
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 16, 2025 to August 9, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm
Each Saturday from 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm
Each Saturday from 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00