7340 N. Rogers Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
Pottawattomie Park, located in the Rogers Park community, offers the following activities: baseball, basketball, bridge club, dance, floor hockey, soccer, step aerobics, track & field, tumbling, teen club, volleyball, holiday parties and special events for Chicago Public School non-attendance days. The Park Kids after-school program gives would-be latch-key kids a supervised place to learn new sports and music, do arts & crafts, have a quiet area for homework, and gain socialization skills.
Located on 9.40 acres, the park is comprised of three baseball fields, a combination football-soccer field, four basketball standards, turf soccer field, two playgrounds including a spray pool and a dog park/run. The air-conditioned fieldhouse contains a fitness center, racquetball court, gymnasium, kitchen, and four club rooms.
Pottawattomie Park is home to the Abbott Fund Wellness Program - providing the community with multifaceted, year-round nutrition and fitness programming.Fitness classes, fitness arcading and interactive fitness equipment are designed to help children and adults have fun while they get fit. Pottawattomie Park is also a C.A.P.S. monthly meeting site where neighbors can discuss 24th Police District issues.
The new "dog friendly area" is nestled in the northeast corner of the park along the Metra tracks and behind the townhomes at 7403-27 N. Wolcott.
Pottawattomie Park was one of four parks created by the Ridge Avenue Park District, established in 1896. The Ridge Avenue Park District's early parks were Morse and Indian Boundary. In 1931, the park district purchased property for two additional parks, Chippewa and Pottawattomie. Pottawattomie Park was the idea of the Birchwood Improvement Association, which lobbied for the establishment of a community center east of Ridge Avenue and north of Rogers Avenue. The park's name honors the Pottawattomie (Potawatomi) Indians, one of nine tribal groups living around the Great Lakes after 1600. The Pottawattomies lived on the eastern edge of Lake Michigan until about 1760, when they moved westward into the Chicago region. Although many Pottawattomies intermarried with French, British, and American traders, the tribe was nevertheless forced from the area after the Blackhawk War of 1832. A large Works Progress Administration painting in the park fieldhouse depicts a meeting between Native Americans and whites.
3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:15 p.m.
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 Tuesday, April 23.
In-person registration begins Saturday, April 27.
Most programs run from Monday, April 01 to Sunday, June 09.
Online registration begins Tuesday, February 26.
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 Pottawattomie | 269712 | 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 9am to 3pm |
$240.00 |
| Sports Camp at Pottawattomie | 272039 | Camp | Sports | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 5, 2019 to August 9, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 12pm to 3pm |
$10.00 |
| Early Bird Camp at Pottawattomie | 274048 | 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 8am to 9am |
$20.00 |
| Extended Camp at Pottawattomie | 274049 | 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 6pm |
$40.00 |
| Art Camp at Pottawattomie | 274050 | Camp | Special Interest | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 26, 2019 to August 30, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 2pm |
$25.00 |
| Basketball Camp at Pottawattomie | 274051 | Camp | Sports | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 12, 2019 to August 16, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 12pm to 4pm |
$10.00 |
| Soccer Camp at Pottawattomie | 274052 | Camp | Sports | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From August 19, 2019 to August 23, 2019 Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 12pm to 4pm |
$10.00 |
| Step Aerobics Partnership at Pottawattomie | 270820 | Partnership Group | Aerobics | 18 and up | Coed | From June 17, 2019 to August 14, 2019 Each Monday,Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Free |
| Teen Sports League - Basketball at Pottawattomie | 270955 | League (Individual) | Basketball | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | From July 9, 2019 to August 8, 2019 Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 8pm |
Free |
| Name | Number | Type | Category | Ages | Gender | Dates | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Kids - Spring at Pottawattomie | 254918 | Instruction | After School | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 14, 2019 Each Monday from 3pm to 6pm Each Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm Each Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm Each Thursday from 3pm to 6pm Each Friday from 3pm to 6pm |
$68.00 - $136.00 |
| Art & ABCs at Pottawattomie | 253170 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 11am to Noon |
$20.00 - $40.00 |
| Basketball - Open at Pottawattomie | 253410 | Open | Basketball | At least 13 but less than 17 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm |
Free |
| Basketball at Pottawattomie | 253485 | Instruction | Basketball | At least 11 but less than 16 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Monday from 6:15pm to 7pm Each Tuesday from 6:15pm to 7pm Each Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7pm Each Thursday from 6:15pm to 7pm Each Friday from 6:15pm to 7pm |
Free |
| Boot Camp at Pottawattomie | 253619 | Instruction | Fitness | 18 and up | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 6:15pm to 7pm |
$16.00 - $32.00 |
| Drum Circle at Pottawattomie | 254032 | Instruction | Music | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 10am to 11am |
$20.00 - $40.00 |
| Kickball at Pottawattomie | 254305 | Instruction | Kickball | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 11am to Noon |
$15.00 - $30.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Pottawattomie | 254644 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 10am to 11am |
$21.00 - $42.00 |
| Mighty Fit Kids at Pottawattomie | 254645 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 4:30pm to 5:15pm |
Free |
| Music and Movement at Pottawattomie | 254759 | Instruction | Dance | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 10am to 11am |
$21.00 - $42.00 |
| Music at Pottawattomie | 254772 | Instruction | Music | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 10am to 11am |
$20.00 - $40.00 |
| Nature Fun at Pottawattomie | 254778 | Instruction | Education | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 10am to 11am |
$21.00 - $42.00 |
| Senior Citizens Club at Pottawattomie | 255283 | Open | Clubs | 60 and up | Coed | From April 10, 2019 to May 29, 2019 Each Wednesday from 1:30pm to 2:30pm |
Free |
| Sing-Along at Pottawattomie | 255321 | Instruction | Music | 60 and up | Coed | From April 11, 2019 to May 30, 2019 Each Thursday from 1:30pm to 2:15pm |
Free |
| Soccer - 5 on 5 at Pottawattomie | 255345 | Instruction | Soccer | At least 6 but less than 9 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
Free |
| Soccer - 5 on 5 at Pottawattomie | 255346 | Instruction | Soccer | At least 9 but less than 13 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 3, 2019 Each Monday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm |
Free |
| Soccer at Pottawattomie | 255412 | Instruction | Soccer | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 2, 2019 to June 4, 2019 Each Tuesday from 11am to Noon |
$20.00 - $40.00 |
| Sports Conditioning at Pottawattomie | 255518 | Instruction | Fitness | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 6pm to 6:45pm |
Free |
| Step Aerobics Partnership at Pottawattomie | 255586 | Partnership Group | Aerobics | 18 and up | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Monday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Each Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Free |
| Storytime at Pottawattomie | 255613 | Instruction | Recreation | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 11am to Noon |
$21.00 - $42.00 |
| Teen Club at Pottawattomie | 255786 | Open | Clubs | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm |
Free |
| Teen Leadership Club at Pottawattomie | 255827 | Instruction | Clubs | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | From April 1, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Monday from 3pm to 6pm Each Tuesday from 3pm to 6pm Each Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm Each Thursday from 3pm to 6pm Each Friday from 3pm to 6pm |
$21.00 - $42.00 |
| Tiny Tot Sports at Pottawattomie | 255906 | Instruction | Seasonal Sports | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | From April 5, 2019 to June 7, 2019 Each Friday from 11am to Noon |
$15.00 - $30.00 |
| Track & Field at Pottawattomie | 267587 | Instruction | Track & Field | At least 7 but less than 15 | Coed | From April 3, 2019 to June 5, 2019 Each Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
Free |
| Pickleball at Pottawattomie | 267588 | Instruction | Pickleball | 60 and up | Coed | From April 8, 2019 to May 27, 2019 Each Monday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
Free |
| Weightlifting at Pottawattomie | 267591 | Instruction | Weightlifting | 18 and up | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to June 6, 2019 Each Thursday from 7pm to 8pm |
$5.00 - $10.00 |
| Drum Circle at Pottawattomie | 271719 | Instruction | Music | At least 6 but less than 12 | Coed | From April 4, 2019 to May 30, 2019 Each Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm |
Free |
