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Parks & Recreation

BERWYN’S PARKS & RECREATION

BERWYN PARK DISTRICT

berwynparks.org | (708) 788-1701

Summer Camp: Summer Camp is right around the corner! Take advantage of our Early Bird pricing for our Happy Campers (Ages 3-5) and Adventure Camp (Ages 6-12) now until May 1st! Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to register to secure your child’s best summer ever! More information on our camps can be found on our website, our online brochure, and our social media.

Movies & Bonfire Nights: The Berwyn Park District and the Berwyn Public Library have teamed up again to bring you Movies in the Park! Movies will start promptly at dusk. Check the daily weather to see the time of dusk each day. Dates: Following Fridays: June 14 (Proksa Park), July 29 (Liberty Cultural Center) and Aug 26 (Freedom Park) Free s’mores will be provided, provided by the Berwyn Public Library!

Concerts in the Park: Enjoy the beautiful summer weather at Proksa Park and join us for our monthly free outdoor concerts! Kicking off the season right, we have a Berwyn favorite: High and Lonesome, performing Thursday, June 16th from 7PM to 9PM. Bring a chair, a picnic, and some friends!

Freedom Park • 3701 S Scoville Ave Friendship Park & Piper School Playground • 25th St & Kenilworth Ave Hessler Park • 6832-6898 W 34th St Karasek Park • 6844 W Windsor Ave Karban Dog Park • 3430 W 34th St Liberty Cultural Center • 6445 W 27th Pl Mraz Park • Riverside Dr, 23rd St & Grove Ave Proksa Park • 3001 S Wisconsin Ave Serenity Park • 6647 W 26th St Smirz Skate Park • 3400 S Highland Ave Sunshine Park • 29th Pl & Oak Park Ave Unity Park & Komensky School Playground • 2501 S Cuyler Ave

BERWYN RECREATION DEPT

berwynrecreation.com | (708) 788-2010

The Berwyn Recreation department offers recreational sports year round, including swimming in the summer. Throughout the year they also offer seasonal events for Berwyn Residents, senior citizen programs and community events for the whole family. Summer camp registration is in full swing at the Berwyn Recreation Department. Be sure to stop in or visit their website to learn more about enrollment.

Baseball Alley • Alley at 29th Pl & East Ave Janura Park • 28th St & East Ave Pavek Recreation Center & Pool • 6501 W 31st St

nbpd4fun.org | (708) 749-4900

There is so much FUN to be had at North Berwyn Park District this summer! Start the summer off with a variety of camps for children 3-13 yrs. of age. Whether your child has an interest in Art, Theater, or all around fun, they have a Camp just for them!

NBPD is excited to bring back our Free Summer favorites: Movies in the Park: Mackin Park, 15th & Maple Ave. at dusk. June 16: Vivo July 21: Luca August 18: Encanto.

Fun in the Afternoon Kid Series: Community Center 1619 Wesley Ave. at Noon. June 16: Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo July 14: Mad Science August 11: Smarty Pants the Big Balloon Show

New to NBPD this year, their Inaugural Art in the Park on June 11th. This family friendly arts festival will showcase local food vendors, interactive art stations, performances by local groups, and a variety of booths featuring handmade art. Come out and celebrate the arts in Berwyn!

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Corrida del Mariachi 5k run/walk on August 20th. With over 900 participants in 2019, NBPD is getting ready to surpass that number this year. Coupled with the 5k they will also celebrate Fiesta Nuestras Raíces August 20th - the largest festival celebrating diversity in Berwyn. So, whether you are a runner, a walker or just looking to come out and enjoy your community, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

For all these fun activities and programs for children, adults and seniors visit us at www.nbpd4fun.org.

Berwyn Gardens • Between Grove & Wenonah Aves, North of Cermak Rd Community Center • 1619 S Wesley Ave Hett Park • 19th St & Cuyler Ave Jefferson Park Field • 16th St * Wenonah Ave Jefferson School • 16th St & Wisconsin Ave Kriz Skate Park • 15th St & Maple Ave Lincoln Middle School • 16th St & Gunderson Ave Prairie Oak Community Gymnasium • 15th St & Oak Park Ave Prairie Oak School • 15th St & Oak Park Ave