Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, 2 and 1/2 blocks north of Fullerton Avenue, and midway between Southport and Ashland avenues,Wrightwood Park is comprised of a little more than 4 acres.
The park contains a small fieldhouse and, outside, a junior swimming pool, junior baseball field, combination football-soccer field, outdoor oval track, four-hoop basketball court, sand volleyball court, plus a soft-surface playground with a sandbox and spray ground.
Wrightwood Park specializes in recreation for young people. Parents will appreciate the opportunity for their of tots and preschoolers to increase their socialization skills in programs including Moms Pops & Tots Interaction, Preschool, Fun & Games, Indoor Soccer, Play School Activities, Tiny Tot Tumbling, T-Ball Baseball and Saturday Hitters.
Preschool arts and crafts classes are also available. Youth can take advantage of programs in baseball, bitty basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, kids fitness and soccer.
During the summer, Wrightwood Park offers aquatics courses for all ages, as well as camps for preschoolers, youth, and young teens. Adults can join one of the park’s 16-inch softball leagues.
Editor's Note: This information was provided by the Chicago Park District.