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Wolfe (Richard) Park
Description
Located in the Eastside neighborhood, Wolfe Park totals 4.35 acres and features two multi-purpose clubrooms. Outside, the park offers two baseball fields, a basketball court, soccer/football fields, two multi-purpose courts, and two horseshoe pits. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our multi-purpose clubrooms.
Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports and after school activities. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer, youth can participate in the Park District’s popular six-week day camp.
In addition to programs, Wolfe Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as holiday-themed events.
History
In 1928, the City of Chicago purchased a full city block in an expanding residential section of the heavily industrial East Side neighborhood. A 1929 park plan called for a playground, a ball diamond, a wading pool, and a recreational building with an office, shelter, and sand court. Construction began in 1930.The City transferred Wolfe Park to the ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ in 1957 pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act.
That same year, the City named the park for Richard W. Wolfe. Born in Limerick, Ireland, Wolfe found success in Chicago's real estate and loan business. Wolfe served as the City's Commissioner of Public Works from 1927 through 1931, overseeing the straightening of the Chicago River.
Additional Information
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Capital Projects
Facilities at Wolfe (Richard) Park
Programs at Wolfe (Richard) Park
Most programs run from
Tuesday, September 02 to Sunday, December 07
Online registration beings
In-person registration begins
Instruction
Fitness
18 and up
From September 2, 2025 to December 4, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 10:30am to 11:30am
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Floor Hockey
At least 6 but less than 11
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Each Wednesday from 3:45pm to 4:45pm
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Floor Hockey
At least 11 but less than 15
From September 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025
Each Wednesday from 4:45pm to 5:45pm
Each Wednesday from 4:45pm to 5:45pm
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Football
At least 9 but less than 13
From September 2, 2025 to November 13, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 5:15pm to 6:15pm
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Football
At least 9 but less than 13
From September 2, 2025 to November 13, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4:15pm to 5:15pm
$0.00
Instruction
After School
At least 5 but less than 13
From August 18, 2025 to December 12, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Sep 1, 2025
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 6pm
Except the following dates:
Monday, Sep 1, 2025
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$10.00
Activity Package
After School
At least 5 but less than 13
From August 18, 2025 to June 5, 2026
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 6pm
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 6pm
$30.00
Instruction
Sports - Seasonal Sports
At least 8 but less than 12
From September 2, 2025 to December 2, 2025
Each Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Each Tuesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Seasonal Sports
At least 11 but less than 16
From September 11, 2025 to December 4, 2025
Each Thursday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Each Thursday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Except the following dates:
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Soccer
At least 11 but less than 15
From September 8, 2025 to December 1, 2025
Each Monday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Each Monday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
$0.00
Most programs run from
Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10
Online registration beings
In-person registration begins
Instruction
Sports - Baseball
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 25, 2025 to August 6, 2025
Each Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm
Each Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm
$0.00
Camp
General Interest
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$110.00
Camp
General Interest
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 8am to 10am
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 8am to 10am
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$10.00
League (Individual)
Sports - Baseball
At least 9 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 20, 2025
Each Monday,Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm
Each Monday,Wednesday from 4pm to 5:30pm
$0.00
Camp
Special Interest
At least 13 but less than 16
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Instruction
Sports - Seasonal Sports
At least 10 but less than 16
From June 17, 2025 to August 21, 2025
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm
Each Tuesday,Thursday from 4pm to 5pm
$0.00