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Jefferson (Thomas) Memorial Park
Description
Jefferson Park, situated at Long and Higgins Avenues in the heart of its community, with is bursting with activity year-round. Equipped with two baseball fields, one combination football/soccer field, three tennis courts, one outdoor volleyball court, one playground and a water spray feature and a outdoor swimming pool with dressing facility, the 7.96 acre park offers plenty of outdoor recreation.
Community residents of all ages congregate at the park and participate in a variety of programs and special events throughout the year. For parents/guardians looking to keep their little ones active and engaged; staff offers kiddie college & tot spot.
Jefferson Park is home of the all-volunteer and performs seasonal concerts for the community. Adults can also participate in making chamber music, while youth take piano, violin, and voice lessons.
History
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Park honors the nation's third president and drafter of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Long known simply as Jefferson Park, the park received the memorial park designation in 1999, to distinguish it from a second park of the same name. This Jefferson Park was the creation of the Jefferson Park District, one of 22 park commissions consolidated into the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ in 1934 when the park became part of the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ’s portfolio. Established in 1920 to provide neighborhood parks for its rapidly-developing northwest side community, the Jefferson Park District began to purchase land for the park in 1921. Land acquisition continued through 1929, by which time, much of the park had been landscaped. In 1930, the Park District constructed an athletic field and a fieldhouse designed by Clarence Hatzfeld. The brick fieldhouse is graced with several paintings, including an anonymous portrait Thomas Jefferson, a depiction of a Viking ship by Emil Biorn, and Columbus Sighting Land by L. Caracciolo.
Additional Information
For directions using public transportation visit .
Contact: Lionel Rabb, President
Contact Email: info@jmpac.org
Meetings:
Website:
Programs at Jefferson (Thomas) Memorial Park
Most programs run from
Tuesday, September 02 to Sunday, December 07
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In-person registration begins
Open
Recreation
At least 1 but less than 4
From September 2, 2025 to December 2, 2025
Each Tuesday from 4:30pm to 6pm
Each Tuesday from 4:30pm to 6pm
$15.00
Open
Recreation
At least 1 but less than 4
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm
Each Wednesday from 10:30am to 12pm
$15.00
Instruction
Music
At least 8 but less than 15
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 11:15am to 12pm
Each Wednesday from 11:15am to 12pm
$30.00
Instruction
Music
18 and up
From September 5, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Each Friday from 1:45pm to 2:30pm
Each Friday from 1:45pm to 2:30pm
$30.00
Camp
General Interest
At least 6 but less than 14
From December 29, 2025 to January 2, 2026
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
$80.00
Instruction
Educational/Self-Help
At least 4 but less than 8
From September 8, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Each Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Each Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
$15.00
Most programs run from
Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10
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In-person registration begins