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
Closed
| 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Closed
| 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

Most programs run from Tuesday, September 08 to Sunday, December 13 Online registration begins August 04, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Adult Swim at Harris
Open
Open
18 and up
From September 22, 2026 to December 11, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 11:45am to 12:45pm
Each Tuesday,Friday from 1:45pm to 2:45pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
$0.00
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Aquatic Exercise II - Low Impact at Harris
Instruction
Aquatics - Fitness
60 and up
From September 23, 2026 to December 9, 2026
Each Wednesday from 9:15am to 10:15am
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
$0.00
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Aquatic Exercise II - Low Impact at Harris
Instruction
Aquatics - Fitness
60 and up
From September 23, 2026 to December 9, 2026
Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 11:30am
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
$0.00
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Aquatic Exercise II - Low Impact at Harris
Instruction
Aquatics - Fitness
60 and up
From September 23, 2026 to December 9, 2026
Each Wednesday from 11:45am to 12:45pm
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
$0.00
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Most programs run from Monday, March 29 to Sunday, June 06 Online registration begins March 02, 2027 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Park Kids - Spring at Harris
Instruction
After School
At least 6 but less than 13
From March 29, 2027 to June 10, 2027
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, May 31, 2027
$20.00
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Most programs run from Monday, January 04 to Sunday, March 14 Online registration begins December 08, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Park Kids - Winter at Harris
Instruction
After School
At least 6 but less than 13
From January 4, 2027 to March 19, 2027
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Jan 18, 2027
Monday, Feb 15, 2027
$20.00
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Events at Harris (Harriet) Park

1 Events