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
Open
| 10:30 am-8:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Open
| 11:30 am-8:00 pm
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 08 to Sunday, December 13 Online registration begins August 04, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins August 10, 2026
Aquatic Exercise II - Low Impact at The Pk at NTA
Instruction
Aquatics - Fitness
60 and up
From September 21, 2026 to December 11, 2026
Each Monday,Wednesday,Friday from 7:30am to 8:30am
Except the following dates:
Monday, Oct 26, 2026
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Monday, Nov 23, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
Friday, Nov 27, 2026
$0.00
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Cross Country at The Park at NTA
Instruction
Sports - Track & Field
At least 6 but less than 17
From September 15, 2026 to December 8, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
$2.00
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Lap Swim at The Pk at NTA
Open
Open
13 and up
From September 8, 2026 to December 10, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 7:30am to 8:30am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
$42.00
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Learn to Swim at The Pk at NTA
Instruction
Aquatics - Lessons
At least 6 but less than 18
From September 23, 2026 to December 9, 2026
Each Wednesday from 5pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026
$42.00
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Learn to Swim at The Pk at NTA
Instruction
Aquatics - Lessons
At least 6 but less than 18
From September 25, 2026 to December 11, 2026
Each Friday from 5pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Oct 30, 2026
Friday, Nov 27, 2026
$42.00
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Open Swim at The Park at NTA
Open
Open
From September 22, 2026 to December 10, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Each Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
$0.00
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Most programs run from Tuesday, September 08 to Sunday, December 13 Online registration begins August 03, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins August 8, 2026
Bingo at Online
Open
Fun & Games
60 and up
From September 15, 2026 to December 10, 2026
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 26, 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 March 6, 2027

Most programs run from Monday, January 04 to Sunday, March 14 Online registration begins December 08, 2026 - 9:00 AM In-person registration begins December 12, 2026
Park Kids - Winter at The Park at NTA
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 3:30pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Jan 18, 2027
Monday, Feb 15, 2027
$75.00
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Events at The Park at NTA

1 Events