The Chicago Park District owns more than 8,800 acres of green space, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. The Chicago Park District’s more than 600 parks offer thousands of sports and physical activities as well as cultural and environmental programs for youth, adults, and seniors. The Chicago Park District is also responsible for 28 indoor pools, 50 outdoor pools, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach. From canoeing to soccer fields to arts and crafts, there is never a shortage of activities to participate in Chicago’s parks. Here you’ll find 5 parks in the 30th ward of Chicago
Chopin Park
3420 N. Long Ave. Chicago IL 60641
Hours: +Park: 6am – 11pm
Fieldhouse: Monday – Thursday 9AM – 8PM Friday 9AM – 5:30PM Sat & Sun Closed
Park Supervisor:
Mike Mucci
(773) 685-3247
Kilbourn Park
3501 N. Kilbourn Ave. Chicago IL 60641
Hours: Park: 6am – 11pm,
Fieldhouse: M, T, W, F 9am – 9pm Th 9am – 10pm Sa-Su 8:30 – 3:30pm
Park Supervisor:
Matt Fontana
(773) 685-3351
Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons Park
4712 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago IL 60641
Hours: 6AM – 11PM
Park Supervisor:
Birdie Green [Ken-Well Park]
(773) 685-3351 [Kilbourn Park]
Parkview Playlot Park
3823 W. School St. Chicago IL 60618
Hours: 6AM – 11PM
Park Supervisor:
Paul Serritella (Avondale Park)
(312) 478-1410 [Avondale Park]
Riis Park
6100 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago IL 60639
Hours: +Park: 6am – 11pm
Fieldhouse: M-F 11am-8pm, Sa-Su 9am-2pm
Park Supervisor:
Keith Hammerberg
(312) 746-5363
30th Ward, Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras
Ariel E. Reboyras was sworn in as Alderman of the 30th Ward, City of Chicago, on May 7, 2003. A native of New York City, he and his parents relocated to Chicago at the age of twelve. While attending the University of Illinois at Chicago, he majored in Education and was Co-Captain for the UIC “Flames” baseball team. Ariel began his career as a teacher with Chicago Public Schools at Roberto Clemente High School. At Clemente, he was an Assistant Coach for the sport of football and wrestling.
Following his tenure as a teacher, Ariel began his career with the City of Chicago. Ariel drove a truck for the City, worked as an Equipment Dispatcher, headed up an Underground Storage Tank Remediation Program for Fleet Management, became an Equipment Coordinator for the Water Department, and assisted with design specifications for the Fleet Management Division.
Recognizing his dedication to public service, he was promoted to Deputy Commissioner for the Department of General Services.
Ariel has volunteered his services to various parks and non-profit organizations, which includes little league baseball and youth football programs. He is also the co-founder of the Northwest Youth Basketball Association and “Maraton San-Juan,” an 8K Road Race in collaboration with the Chicago Puerto Rican Parade. Ariel is a member of the Healthy Streets Campaign Drive With Care’s steering committee. He is also a member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), and serves on the Pace Citizen Advisory Board.
As Alderman, he is a member of several committees; Budget & Government Operations, Committees, Rules and Ethics, Finance, Housing and Real Estate, Public Safety, Transportation, Vice-Chairman of Aviation, and Vice-Chairman of License and Consumer Protection. Currently he is on his third term as Alderman.
Ariel Reboyras is also the Committeeman of the 30th Ward. He was appointed on November 6, 2006, and was elected on February 5, 2008.
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