Heads up to the parents and parks fans who take advantage of the wonderful programming offered through the Chicago Park District at McKinley Park: Many of these excellent programs fill up pretty quickly, so you'll want to jump on registration when it opens to ensure a spot. To see what's available for fall 2026, click the above link, then the "Programs" tab.

Here at the McKinley Park News, we list all of the public events and the programs that are free and open sessions, and for special audiences, such as Badminton ; Bingo ; Brick Builders Club s; Chair Exercises , Circuit Training and Pickleball for seniors; Soccer for Success ; Table Games ; Teen Club ; veterans Archery , Drawing and Painting , Judo and Seasonal Sports ; Youth Soccer and Volleyball for Deaf and Hard of Hearing ; and the Sports & Recreation Apprenticeship .

But this just scratches the surface: McKinley Park offers a total of 64 programs this fall, ranging from day camps to sports instruction to creative skills-building in theater and dance, with options for every age group. Even for programs that charge a fee, it's all very affordable and a great value.

I credit the growing programming and success at McKinley Park to the hard work of the park staff, supporters like the McKinley Park Advisory Council and especially the leadership of Park Supervisor Briana Soria.

Don't miss out on your chance to sign up!