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. 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 the next year. 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.
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
Registration dates vary by park. The dates listed below are specific to this park.
Most programs run from Monday, June 17 to Sunday, August 25.
Online registration begins Monday, June 10.
In-person registration begins Saturday, April 27.
Most programs run from Monday, April 01 to Sunday, June 09.
Online registration begins Monday, February 25.
In-person registration begins Saturday, March 02.
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 | Gender | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Camp at Jefferson | 268187 | Camp | General Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 years 6 months | Coed | From June 24, 2019 to August 2, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm |
$415.00 |
| Extended Camp at Jefferson | 268317 | Camp | General Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 5, 2019 to August 16, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 5:30pm |
$45.00 |
| Extended Camp at Jefferson | 268318 | Camp | General Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From June 24, 2019 to August 2, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 5:30pm |
$140.00 |
| Late Summer Camp at Jefferson | 268461 | Camp | General Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 5, 2019 to August 16, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm |
$130.00 |
| Tennis Camp at Jefferson | 269007 | Camp | Sports | At least 11 but less than 16 | Coed | From June 24, 2019 to August 2, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 10:30am |
$24.00 |
| Tennis Camp at Jefferson | 269008 | Camp | Sports | At least 7 but less than 12 | Coed | From June 24, 2019 to August 2, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10:30am to 12pm |
$24.00 |
| Leadership Camp at Jefferson | 274401 | Camp | General Interest | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | From June 24, 2019 to August 2, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm |
$200.00 |
| Step Aerobics at Jefferson | 268063 | Instruction | Aerobics | 18 and up | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 19, 2019 Each Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 268064 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 21, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Friday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268565 | Instruction | Lessons | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 22, 2019 to August 24, 2019 Each Saturday from 11am to 12pm |
$34.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268566 | Instruction | Lessons | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$34.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268567 | Instruction | Lessons | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 20, 2019 to August 22, 2019 Each Thursday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$34.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268568 | Instruction | Lessons | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 21, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Friday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$34.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268569 | Instruction | Lessons | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 18, 2019 to August 20, 2019 Each Tuesday from 8am to 9am |
$34.00 |
| Learn to Swim at Jefferson | 268570 | Instruction | Lessons | 18 and up | Coed | From June 16, 2019 to August 18, 2019 Each Sunday from 11am to 12pm |
$34.00 |
| Kickboxing at Jefferson | 268908 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Teen Fit Box at Jefferson | 268954 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 19, 2019 Each Monday from 5pm to 6pm |
Free |
| Yoga/Pilates at Jefferson | 269094 | Instruction | Yoga | 18 and up | Coed | From June 21, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Friday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Tabata at Jefferson | 269095 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 21, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Friday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 274107 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 19, 2019 Each Monday from 7:45pm to 8:45pm |
$24.00 |
| Yoga/Pilates at Jefferson | 274108 | Instruction | Yoga | 18 and up | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 274109 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From June 19, 2019 to August 21, 2019 Each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$24.00 |
| Adult Swim at Jefferson | 267889 | Open | Open | 18 and up | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 25, 2019 Each Sunday,Saturday from 6pm to 7:15pm Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 6:45pm to 7:45pm |
Free |
| Family Swim at Jefferson | 268354 | Open | Open | Coed | From June 22, 2019 to August 25, 2019 Each Sunday,Saturday from 12:15pm to 2:15pm Each Sunday,Saturday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm |
Free | |
| Lap Swim at Jefferson | 268445 | Open | Open | 13 and up | Coed | From June 14, 2019 to September 2, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 8am to 9:15am |
$40.00 |
| Youth Swim at Jefferson | 269111 | Open | Open | At least 6 but less than 18 | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 4pm Each Monday,Tuesday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
Free |
| Name | Number | Type | Category | Ages | Gender | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art & ABCs at Jefferson | 250587 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Art & ABCs at Jefferson | 250588 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 9:30am to 10:30am |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Arts & Crafts at Jefferson | 250620 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Arts & Crafts at Jefferson | 250621 | Instruction | Decorative Arts | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Baseball - Cubs Rookie League at Jefferson | 250682 | Instruction | Baseball | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From May 6, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Monday from 5:15pm to 6:15pm Each Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6:15pm |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 250936 | Instruction | Fitness | 17 and up | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 7:45pm to 8:45pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 250937 | Instruction | Fitness | 17 and up | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Boot Camp at Jefferson | 250938 | Instruction | Fitness | 17 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Dance - Irish at Jefferson | 251087 | Instruction | Dance | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 4pm to 5pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Fun and Games at Jefferson | 251270 | Instruction | Fun & Games | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Fun and Games at Jefferson | 251271 | Instruction | Fun & Games | At least 3 but less than 5 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 9:30am to 10:30am |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Kiddie College at Jefferson | 251476 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 4½ but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Monday from 10:30am to 12:30pm Each Tuesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm Each Thursday from 10:30am to 12:30pm Each Friday from 10:30am to 12:30pm |
$141.00 - $282.00 |
| Mighty Munchkins at Jefferson | 251671 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Music and Movement at Jefferson | 251735 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Nature Fun at Jefferson | 251755 | Instruction | Education | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Play School at Jefferson | 251904 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 5 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 9:30am to 10:30am |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Dino Diggers at Jefferson | 251992 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Seasonal Sports at Jefferson | 252024 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 3 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Step Aerobics at Jefferson | 252334 | Instruction | Aerobics | 17 and up | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm |
$26.00 - $52.00 |
| Storytime at Jefferson | 252351 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Teen Fit Box at Jefferson | 252498 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 5pm to 6pm |
Free |
| Tennis at Jefferson | 252521 | Instruction | Tennis | At least 7 but less than 15 | Coed | From May 7, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 4pm to 5pm |
$14.00 - $28.00 |
| Tennis at Jefferson | 252522 | Instruction | Tennis | At least 7 but less than 15 | Coed | From May 9, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 4pm to 5pm |
$14.00 - $28.00 |
| Tot Spot at Jefferson | 252668 | Open | Recreation | At least 1y 5m but less than 4 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 9:30am to 10:30am |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Yoga/Pilates at Jefferson | 252835 | Instruction | Yoga | 18 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Yoga/Pilates at Jefferson | 252836 | Instruction | Yoga | 18 and up | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| You Build It at Jefferson | 252847 | Instruction | Educational/Self-Help | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Tiny Tot Dance at Jefferson | 267417 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 11:15am to 12:15pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Gymnastics at Jefferson | 267420 | Instruction | Recreational | At least 6 but less than 11 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Gymnastics at Jefferson | 267421 | Instruction | Recreational | At least 6 but less than 15 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Piano at Jefferson | 267422 | Instruction | Music | At least 12 but less than 17 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm |
$50.00 - $100.00 |
| Voice at Jefferson | 267423 | Instruction | Music | At least 12 but less than 17 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm |
$50.00 |
| Piano at Jefferson | 267424 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 11:30am to 3pm |
$50.00 |
| Ballet - Beginner at Jefferson | 267425 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 5 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 10am to 10:45am |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Ballet - Beginner at Jefferson | 267426 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 2:30pm to 3:30pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Dance - Hip Hop at Jefferson | 267429 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Dance - Hip Hop at Jefferson | 267430 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 3pm to 4pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Orchestra at Jefferson | 267432 | Instruction | Music | 18 and up | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 7pm to 8:45pm |
Free |
| Ballet - Beginner at Jefferson | 267433 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Small Group Personal Training at Jefferson | 267435 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Small Group Personal Training at Jefferson | 267436 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Kickboxing at Jefferson | 267438 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Tabata at Jefferson | 267439 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm |
$25.00 - $50.00 |
| Team Tumbling at Jefferson | 267440 | Instruction | Competitive | At least 5 but less than 15 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Monday from 4:30pm to 6pm Each Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Dance at Jefferson | 267763 | Instruction | Dance | At least 10 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 5:30pm to 7pm |
$23.00 |
| Dance at Jefferson | 267764 | Instruction | Dance | At least 7 but less than 9 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 5:30pm to 7pm |
$23.00 |
| Tiny Tot Dance at Jefferson | 267770 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Dance - Hip Hop at Jefferson | 267771 | Instruction | Dance | At least 7 but less than 10 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Music and Movement at Jefferson | 267772 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 1pm to 1:45pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Tap & Jazz at Jefferson | 267773 | Instruction | Dance | At least 4 but less than 7 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Ballet - Beginner at Jefferson | 267774 | Instruction | Dance | At least 10 but less than 15 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Basketball - Open at Jefferson | 271552 | Open | Basketball | 18 and up | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 7:45pm to 8:45pm |
$40.00 - $80.00 |
| Dodgeball at Jefferson | 271553 | Instruction | Dodgeball | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 9, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 7:45pm to 8:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Dodgeball at Jefferson | 271554 | Instruction | Dodgeball | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 12, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 7:45pm to 8:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Tiny Tot Dance at Jefferson | 271555 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 1:45pm to 2:30pm |
$23.00 - $46.00 |
| Gymnastics at Jefferson | 271556 | Instruction | Recreational | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm |
$24.00 - $48.00 |
| Teen Club at Jefferson | 271557 | Open | Clubs | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 7:30pm to 9pm |
Free |
