The Park at NTA

Park Details

Main Address

55 W Cermak Rd.
Chicago, IL 60616
United States

  • Tel: (312) 747-1615 | Main
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Park Supervisor
Corey Finkley
Park Hours
Closed
| Closed
Fieldhouse Hours
Closed
| Closed
Exterior of a modern brick school building with a playground.
Six girls in matching light blue shirts with arms around each other smile for a photo on a green field.
Six children in red soccer pinnies pose on a soccer field.

The Park at NTA

Description

Located in the Armour Square community, the Park at NTA offers recreational programs in partnership with Chicago Public Schools. Programs are conducted on CPS properties during after school hours and select times during the summer. 

The Park at NTA is a popular destination for aquatics programs for all ages. Children and adults participate in the Learn to Swim classes, lap swim, and family and open swim.

Additional Information

President: Michelle Dordies

michelledordies11@gmail.com

Meetings: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, between 5pm and 8pm.

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Facilities at The Park at NTA

3 facilities
CPD logo, a stylized house with "cpd" beneath the roofline.
Fieldhouses
Person lifting child to safety under a roof.
Gymnasiums
Swimming symbol.
Swimming Pools

National Teachers Academy Pool (CPS)

Programs at The Park at NTA

Most programs run from Tuesday, September 02 to Sunday, December 07 Online registration begins August 05, 2025 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Park Kids - Fall at The Park at NTA
Instruction
After School
At least 6 but less than 13
From August 18, 2025 to December 12, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3:30pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Sep 1, 2025
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$75.00
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Most programs run from Monday, March 30 to Sunday, June 07 Online registration begins March 10, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins

Most programs run from Monday, January 05 to Sunday, March 15 Online registration begins December 09, 2025 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Learn to Swim at The Park at NTA
Instruction
Aquatics - Lessons
At least 6 but less than 18
From January 8, 2026 to March 12, 2026
Each Thursday from 5pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
$43.00
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Most programs run from Monday, January 05 to Sunday, March 15 Online registration begins December 08, 2025 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins
Bingo at Online
Open
Fun & Games
60 and up
From January 6, 2026 to March 12, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 12:30pm to 1:15pm
$0.00
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