4822 N. Long Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
Jefferson Park, situated at Long and Higgins Avenues in the heart of its community, swarms with activity year-round. Equipped with two baseball fields, one combination football/soccer field, three tennis courts, one playground and a water spray feature and a outdoor swimming pool with dressing facility, the 7.96 acre park offers plenty of outdoor recreation.
Inside the Jefferson Park fieldhouse, residents of all ages congregate to participate in arts, sports and social groups, such as both an active teen club.
The all-volunteer Citywide Orchestra practices at Jefferson Park and performs seasonal concerts for the community. Adults can also participate in making chamber music, while youth take piano, violin and cello lessons.
The park has regular arts and crafts classes, as well as special holiday workshops for children. Tumbling and gymnastics remain a mainstay at Jefferson Park, and its teams have won numerous awards in citywide competitions. Parents can also get their youngsters involved in preschool; Moms, Pops & Tots.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Park honors the nation's third president and drafter of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Long known simply as Jefferson Park, the park received the memorial park designation in 1999, to distinguish it from a second park of the same name. This Jefferson Park was the creation of the Jefferson Park District, one of 22 park commissions consolidated into the Chicago Park District in 1934 when the park became part of the Chicago Park District’s portfolio. Established in 1920 to provide neighborhood parks for its rapidly-developing northwest side community, the Jefferson Park District began to purchase land for the park in 1921. Land acquisition continued through 1929, by which time, much of the park had been landscaped. In 1930, the Park District constructed an athletic field and a fieldhouse designed by Clarence Hatzfeld. The brick fieldhouse is graced with several paintings, including an anonymous portrait Thomas Jefferson, a depiction of a Viking ship by Emil Biorn, and Columbus Sighting Land by L. Caracciolo.
Out of an abundance of caution Park Advisory Council Meetings will be held virtually for the near future. Please contact the Jefferson Memorial PAC for details.
Registration dates vary by park. The dates listed below are specific to this park.
Most programs run from Tuesday, September 03 to Sunday, December 08.
Online registration begins Monday, August 05.
In-person registration begins Monday, August 12.
Click on a program name below for description, availability and to add to your wish list or register online (if available). For activities that have already begun, registration is ongoing while spots are available. Resident fees are listed below. Non-resident fees are double.
| Name | Number | Type | Category | Ages | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate Partnership at Jefferson | 506799 | Partnership Group | Self-Defense | At least 5 but less than 13 | From September 5, 2024 to December 19, 2024 Each Thursday from 5pm to 6pm Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
$316.00 |
| Arts & Crafts at Jefferson | 500003 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 4 but less than 7 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
$15.00 |
| Low Impact Aerobics at Jefferson | 500004 | Instruction | Aerobics | 18 and up | From September 3, 2024 to December 5, 2024 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 9am to 9:45am Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
Free |
| Chair Exercise at Jefferson | 500544 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 9am to 9:45am |
Free |
| Guitar - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 500636 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 13 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4pm |
$30.00 |
| Guitar - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 500637 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 13 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 4pm to 4:30pm |
$30.00 |
| Guitar - Group at Jefferson | 500639 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm |
$30.00 |
| Guitar - Group at Jefferson | 500640 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 3pm to 4pm |
$30.00 |
| Guitar - Group at Jefferson | 500641 | Instruction | Music | At least 11 but less than 18 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 4:30pm to 5pm |
$30.00 |
| Kiddie College at Jefferson | 500753 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 years 6 months but less than 6 | From September 3, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 1pm Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
$135.00 |
| Mighty Munchkins at Jefferson | 500909 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 3 years 6 months but less than 6 | From September 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024 Each Tuesday from 1pm to 2pm |
$15.00 |
| Moms, Pops & Tots Music at Jefferson | 500958 | Instruction | Music | At least 2 but less than 4 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 10am to 10:45am |
$15.00 |
| Orchestra at Jefferson | 501019 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From August 12, 2024 to June 9, 2025 Each Monday from 6:30pm to 8:45pm Except the following dates: Monday, Sep 2, 2024 |
Free |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501096 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 14 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 5pm to 5:30pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501097 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501098 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 13 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 5pm to 5:30pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501099 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 13 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 4:45pm to 5:15pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501100 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 12pm to 1pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501101 | Instruction | Music | At least 11 but less than 16 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 4:30pm to 5pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501102 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 10 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 4pm to 4:30pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501103 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 13 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501129 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 2pm to 3pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 501130 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 14 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 1pm to 1:45pm |
$30.00 |
| Seasonal Sports at Jefferson | 501300 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 6 but less than 10 | From September 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024 Each Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
$15.00 |
| Seasonal Sports at Jefferson | 501301 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 4 but less than 7 | From September 13, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
$15.00 |
| Song Writing at Jefferson | 501479 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024 Tuesday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the 1st week of each month |
Free |
| Storytime & Crafts at Jefferson | 501524 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 3 but less than 6 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 1pm to 2pm |
$15.00 |
| Storytime & Crafts at Jefferson | 501525 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 2 but less than 3 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 9am to 9:45am |
$15.00 |
| Tiny Tot Sports at Jefferson | 501653 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 3 years 6 months but less than 6 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 1pm to 2pm |
$15.00 |
| Tiny Tot Tumbling at Jefferson | 501719 | Instruction | Tumbling | At least 3 years 6 months but less than 6 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 1pm to 2pm |
$15.00 |
| Voice at Jefferson | 501768 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 15 | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 11:15am to 12:15pm |
$30.00 |
| Young Scientist at Jefferson | 501913 | Instruction | Educational/Self-Help | At least 6 but less than 11 | From September 9, 2024 to December 2, 2024 Each Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
$15.00 |
| Young Scientist at Jefferson | 501914 | Instruction | Educational/Self-Help | At least 3 years 6 months but less than 6 | From September 5, 2024 to December 5, 2024 Each Thursday from 1pm to 2pm Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
$15.00 |
| Chair Yoga at Jefferson | 506797 | Instruction | Yoga | 18 and up | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 9am to 9:45am |
Free |
| Guitar - Group at Jefferson | 506798 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 17 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 11am to 11:45am |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 506801 | Instruction | Music | At least 8 but less than 16 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 4:15pm to 4:45pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 506802 | Instruction | Music | At least 9 but less than 15 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 3:45pm to 4:15pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 506803 | Instruction | Music | At least 7 but less than 13 | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 3:15pm to 3:45pm |
$30.00 |
| Voice at Jefferson | 506809 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
$30.00 |
| Piano - Group - Beginner at Jefferson | 518189 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | From September 6, 2024 to December 6, 2024 Each Friday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$30.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Jefferson | 518471 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 7 but less than 11 | From September 5, 2024 to December 5, 2024 Each Thursday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
$15.00 |
| Basketball - Open at Jefferson | 500122 | Open | Basketball | At least 13 but less than 18 | From September 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024 Each Tuesday from 4:30pm to 6pm |
Free |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 501158 | Open | Pickleball | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 8:30am to 10am |
$5.00 |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 501159 | Open | Pickleball | 7 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6pm |
$5.00 |
| Tot Spot at Jefferson | 501753 | Open | Recreation | At least 1 years 6 months but less than 4 | From September 3, 2024 to December 3, 2024 Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 10am |
$15.00 |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 506804 | Open | Pickleball | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm |
$5.00 |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 506805 | Open | Pickleball | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 12:30pm to 2pm |
$5.00 |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 506806 | Open | Pickleball | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 2:30pm to 4pm |
$5.00 |
| Pickleball - Open at Jefferson | 506807 | Open | Pickleball | 18 and up | From September 4, 2024 to December 4, 2024 Each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8pm |
$5.00 |
| Tot Spot at Jefferson | 506808 | Open | Recreation | At least 1 years 6 months but less than 4 | From September 5, 2024 to December 5, 2024 Each Thursday from 8:30am to 10am Except the following dates: Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 |
$15.00 |
