Tarkington Park
Description
Located in the Chicago Lawn community, Tarkington Park features a multi-purpose room and gymnasium. Tarkington Park is located in Tarkington School of Excellence, a CPS green school.
Park-goers can participate in various after-school programs that are offered throughout the year. During the summer, youth can participate in the Park District's popular six -week day camp.
In addition to programs, Tarkington Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as holiday–themed events.
Facilities at Tarkington Park
Programs at Tarkington Park
Most programs run from
Tuesday, September 02 to Sunday, December 07
Online registration beings
In-person registration begins
Instruction
Decorative Arts
At least 6 but less than 13
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Each Wednesday from 5:15pm to 6pm
$1.00
Open
Sports - Basketball
At least 10 but less than 15
From September 4, 2025 to December 4, 2025
Each Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$1.00
League (Individual)
Sports - Basketball
At least 8 but less than 15
From September 8, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Each Monday from 3:30pm to 5pm
Each Monday from 3:30pm to 5pm
$1.00
League (Individual)
Sports - Football
At least 10 but less than 15
From September 4, 2025 to December 4, 2025
Each Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Thursday from 3:30pm to 5pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$1.00
Instruction
Clubs
At least 10 but less than 15
From September 2, 2025 to December 2, 2025
Each Tuesday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Each Tuesday from 5:15pm to 6pm
$1.00
Open
Sports - Volleyball
At least 10 but less than 15
From September 8, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Each Monday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Each Monday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
$1.00
Open
Sports - Volleyball
At least 10 but less than 15
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Each Wednesday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
$1.00
Instruction
Music
At least 6 but less than 13
From September 8, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Each Monday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Each Monday from 5:15pm to 6pm
$1.00
Instruction
Sports - Seasonal Sports
At least 6 but less than 13
From September 4, 2025 to December 4, 2025
Each Thursday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Thursday from 5:15pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$1.00
Open
Sports - Soccer
At least 5 but less than 8
From September 5, 2025 to December 5, 2025
Each Friday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Each Friday from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
$1.00