Create Series
We invite you to Wicker Park in 2017 to enjoy the Wicker Park Advisory Council's Summer Create Series, a community-produced series in collaboration with the Chicago Park District and over 65 Chicago organizations.Read more
Create Series 2016
We invite you to Wicker Park to enjoy the Wicker Park Advisory Council’s Summer Create Series, a community-produced series in collaboration with the Chicago Park District and 65 Chicago organizations.
- Farmer's Market
- Midnight Circus in the Parks
- Theatre-Hikes
- Weekly Gardening
- Fountain Decorating Social
- Wicker Ice
- Home Landscape Design Workshop
WickerICE Survey
surveymonkey.com/r/BGJ72PS
Collecting responses in April 2016
WickerICE is Community Funded and Maintained Daily by volunteers from all over Chicagoland working in partnership with the Chicago Park District.
Thanks for your support of WickerICE in 2015-2016.
YOUR INPUT for Next Year- WickerICE will be installed for next season in December 2016. Please view and fill out the survey to help guide us in planning next year. Your input will assist us with setting our hours of operation, the amounts of time allotted to family skating, adult skating, and hockey and your responses will let us know who would like to work on a committee to set up skating classes and develop a plan for skate rentals.
Wicker Ice
Ice Rink in Wicker Park – 2016-2017 Season
SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Visit wickerice.org and Facebook for regular updates
Sign up to volunteer after November 1, 2016
Sign waivers for Stick & Puck and Rat Hockey after November 1, 2016
In 2016, the Wicker Park Advisory Council Wicker Ice Committee worked in partnership with the Chicago Park District, 1st Ward Alderman Joe Moreno, WPB Chamber and WPB SSA#33 to open a new ice rink in historic Wicker Park at 1425 N Damen Ave in Chicago. The community funded and maintained non-refrigerated 60ft X 120ft rink was installed adjacent to the park’s fountain. The rink has four 4ft walls with two gates located near the sidewalk, directly east of the park’s historic fountain. The rink was installed and filled on Saturday, December 5, 2015.
The 2016 season will begin with the Wicker Park Garden Club’s Fountain Decorating Social on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10am to 4pm. The garden club and the park’s advisory council decorate the fountain and twelve urns each November for the Winter season and invite Friends of Wicker Park to assist. All who attend the social are asked to bring finger food to share. Register for the event by contacting doug.wood@wickerpark.org.
The rink will be installed on Saturday, December 3, 2016 and be open as soon as the ice freezes.
The Chicago Park District’s field house will be open during the hours of operation of the rink as a warming space and for restrooms, but will be closed on holidays. The rink will be removed on March 1.
The combination of the rink and the historic fountain provides numerous photographic opportunities for skaters and guests to the park during the winter season.
PRIMARY PARTNERS
PRIMARY FUNDING PARTNERS
Charitable Fund Donations from 400 individuals – Thank YOU!
FUNDRAISER HOST PARTNERS
RINK ADVERTISER PARTNERS
Boo-Palooza Partnership Opportunities
Boo-Palooza 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
10am - 2pm @ Wicker Park
Noon - 4pm @ local businesses
Sponsors, Tables, Volunteers @ Wicker Park
Contact doug.wood@wickerpark.org
Trick-or-Treating @ Your Business
Contact info@wickerparkbucktown.com
DEADLINE – Boo-Palooza in the Park: Monday, September 23, All Logos (300dpi color PDF or JPEG) and Activity Descriptions.
In past years, almost 2,000 attended Boo-Palooza held in Wicker Park 1425 N. Damen. The event was presented by Wicker Park Advisory Council, the WPB SSA#33, WPB Chamber in collaboration with the Chicago Park District and 60 city wide organizations. We are contacting you to ask if you'd like to join us this year.
Boo-Palooza 2013 will feature Costume Contests for Children and Dogs with Prizes, Games for Children and Dogs, Performances, The Magic Boat Puppet Show, Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Decorating, Dancing, A Maze, A Midway of Games for All Ages, Hula Hooping, and Old Fashioned Activities like Needle in a Straw stack and Bobbing for Apples, Ghost Bingo, and more. In addition, the WPB Chamber will feature trick or treating at local business from 12-4pm – Register your business with the Chamber - info@wickerparkbucktown.com
PARTICIPATE in Boo-Palooza 2013 in any of the Following Ways
- Sponsor a Prize for the Costume Contests for Dogs and Children worth $50- $100. Your business will be announced when the prizes are distributed following the parade and you can be on stage and give your prize.
- Sponsor any of the activities listed above, i.e. face painting or the Bobbing for Apples – Average Cost $150 (partial sponsorship - $700 (full sponsorship)
- Man a table to represent Your Business. We ask that you offer activities for the Children at your tables and decorate them festively. Let us know what you Plan to offer- so that each table is presenting a different activity and so that we can advertise your activity! - No Charge for a 6 foot table and 2 chairs. TENTS – Let Us know if you plan to have one by 9/21.
- Bring your Employees and Volunteer at one of the activities.
- Donate food for the break room for the 150 volunteers.
BENFITS for Participants
- Your logo will be on the 4ft X 8ft Boo-Palooza Banner posted at Damen & LeMoyne
- Your logo with link will be posted on wickerpark.org where all media and patrons are directed.
- If You Sponsor an Activity or Volunteer at an Activity – Your Logo will be displayed at the activity.
- The Banner Image with links to WickerPark.org will be emailed to 2,000 individuals city-wide each week (4x) in October.
- The Banner Image will be printed in color on 11X17 posters and offered to you to post in your business.
- All press listings will refer readers to wickerpark.org where patrons will be directed to view event details and your logo and have the opportunity to link to your website.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS – We encourage you to have promotional materials at your tables and a banner to attach to the front of your 6ft tables.
NO ITEMS CAN BE SOLD during the Event in the Park – 1425 N. Damen. FOOD & DRINK can be sampled and given away free to the public.
NO ANIMALS or BOUNCY TOYS are allowed on Park District property other than dogs or cats on leash – no petting zoos allowed during the event.
PRESS COVERAGE
In Past Years these press groups have announced Boo-Palooza: The Weather Channel (Dog Parade), CBS Chicago, WBEZ Public Service Announcements, Our Urban Times, The Local Tourist, Parent's Magazine, Critic's Pick TIMEOUT Chicago KIDS, Chicago Reader, Wicker Park Bucktown Insider's Guide, Wicker Park Bucktown DNA, Chicago Park District Website, North Center – Roscoe Village Patch, Bucktown-Wicker Park Patch, WPB CC, Every Block, Kid Winks, Friends of the Parks News, WPB News, 1st Ward News, 32nd Ward News, 35th Ward News.
2013 Fall Programs
- Online registration for Wicker Park begins Tuesday, August 6th at 9:00 am.
- In-person registration begins Saturday, August 10th.
- Fall programs run the week of September 16th through the week of December 2nd.
| Name | Number | Type | Day(s) | Category | Start Time | Ages | Gender | Dates | Total Open | Open Online Now | Season | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art & ABCs at Wicker | 57220 | Instruction | W | Early Childhood - Recreation | 10:30 AM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | September 18, 2013 to November 20, 2013 | 10 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $20.00 |
| Art & ABCs at Wicker | 57221 | Instruction | W | Early Childhood - Recreation | 12:30 PM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | September 18, 2013 to November 20, 2013 | 10 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $20.00 |
| NERF Football at Wicker | 59040 | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Football | 11:00 AM | At least 6 but less than 9 | Coed | September 21, 2013 to November 9, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $20.00 |
| NERF Soccer at Wicker | 59047 | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Soccer | 9:00 AM | At least 3 but less than 5 | Coed | September 21, 2013 to November 30, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $40.00 |
| NERF Soccer at Wicker | 59048 | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Soccer | 10:00 AM | At least 4 but less than 6 | Coed | September 21, 2013 to November 30, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $40.00 |
| Park Kids - Fall Session at Wicker | 59224 | Instruction | M Tu W Th F | Out of School Programs - After School | 3:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | August 26, 2013 to December 20, 2013 | 30 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $135.00 |
| Park Kids - Fall, Winter, Spring at Wicker | 61517 | Activity Package | M Tu W Th F | Out of School Programs - After School | 3:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | August 26, 2013 to June 13, 2014 | 30 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $405.00 |
| Play School at Wicker | 59311 | Instruction | F | Early Childhood - Recreation | 10:30 AM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | September 20, 2013 to November 22, 2013 | 10 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $20.00 |
| Teen Leadership Club at Wicker | 59895 | Instruction | M Tu W Th F | Special Interest - Clubs | 3:30 PM | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | August 26, 2013 to December 20, 2013 | 6 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
| Tot Spot at Wicker | 61525 | Open | M W | Early Childhood - Recreation | 10:00 AM | At least 6m but less than 1½ | Coed | September 16, 2013 to November 20, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
| Tot Spot at Wicker | 61527 | Open | M W | Early Childhood - Recreation | 11:30 AM | At least 6m but less than 1½ | Coed | September 16, 2013 to November 20, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
| Tot Spot at Wicker | 61528 | Open | Tu Th | Early Childhood - Recreation | 10:00 AM | At least 1½ but less than 3 | Coed | September 17, 2013 to November 21, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
| Tot Spot at Wicker | 61531 | Open | Tu Th | Early Childhood - Recreation | 11:30 AM | At least 1½ but less than 3 | Coed | September 17, 2013 to November 21, 2013 | 20 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
| Volleyball - Open at Wicker | 62040 | Open | Sa | Sports - Volleyball | 2:30 PM | 18 and up | Coed | September 21, 2013 to November 30, 2013 | 16 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $20.00 |
| Winter Break Camp at Wicker | 60344 | Camps | M Th F | Camps - General Interest | 9:00 AM | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | December 23, 2013 to January 3, 2014 | 40 | 0 | 2013 Fall | Fee: $60.00 |
Solutions Meeting Date Changed to Tuesday, March 12th
Due to the predicted snow storm, The Wicker Park Advisory Council will reschedule the public meeting to present solutions for better enforcing the Park District's Code of Conduct in all areas of Wicker Park and for all park patrons: curbing drinking, drug usage, drug sales, harassment, and vandalism. All speakers have confirmed that they will be present on March 12 for the meeting.
When
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where
Wicker Park Field House
1425 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Details
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Presentation on details of proposed solutions from 1st Ward Alderman Moreno, Patrick Levar (Park District COO), Art Richardson (Park District Central Region Manager), other Park District staff and the WPAC to better enforce the Park District's Code of Conduct in all areas of Wicker Park and for all Park Patrons.
- 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Community members to present their solutions (two minutes per person) to better enforce the Park District's Code of Conduct in all areas of Wicker Park and for all park patrons.
- 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Brief business meeting, updates and details on 2013 Events produced by the WPAC & the Community in collaboration with the Chicago Park District.
Have a Solution?
RSVP to doug.wood@wickerpark.org if you'd like to present a solution.
Spring Programs
In order to ensure a successful registration session for spring programs, signing up online for Chicago Park District offerings will continue to take place over two days and in two different zones. For Wicker Park:
- Online schedule view Monday, February 11th
- Online registration begins Tuesday, February 26th at 9am
- In-person registration begins Saturday, March 2nd
- Activities start the week of April 1st
- Activities end the week of June 3rd
| Name | Type | Day(s) | Category | Start Time | Ages | Gender | Dates | Total Open | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball - Cubs Care Rookie at Wicker | Instruction | W F | Sports - Baseball | 4:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 10 | Coed | April 17 to June 7 | 50 | Free |
| Baseball - Cubs Care Rookie at Wicker | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Baseball | 11:15 AM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | April 20 to June 8 | 15 | Free |
| Baseball - Cubs Care Rookie at Wicker | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Baseball | 12:15 PM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | April 20 to June 8 | 15 | Free |
| Baseball - Cubs Care Rookie at Wicker | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Baseball | 1:15 PM | At least 5 but less than 8 | Coed | April 20 to June 8 | 15 | Free |
| Baseball League at Wicker | League (Individual) | Tu Sa | Sports - Baseball | 5:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 10 | Coed | June 25 to August 17 | 50 | $60.00 |
| Basketball at Wicker | Instruction | Tu | Sports - Basketball | 5:30 PM | At least 13 but less than 18 | Coed | April 2 to June 4 | 20 | Free |
| Moms, Pops & Tots Interaction at Wicker | Instruction | M W F | Early Childhood - Recreation | 9:30 AM | At least 6m but less than 1y 7m | Coed | April 8 to June 5 | 25 | $80.00 |
| Moms, Pops & Tots Interaction at Wicker | Instruction | M W F | Early Childhood - Recreation | 11:15 AM | At least 6m but less than 1y 7m | Coed | April 8 to June 5 | 25 | $80.00 |
| Moms, Pops & Tots Interaction at Wicker | Instruction | Tu Th | Early Childhood - Recreation | 9:30 AM | At least 1y 7m but less than 4 | Coed | April 9 to June 6 | 25 | $80.00 |
| Moms, Pops & Tots Interaction at Wicker | Instruction | Tu Th | Early Childhood - Recreation | 11:15 AM | At least 1y 7m but less than 4 | Coed | April 9 to June 6 | 25 | $80.00 |
| Park Kids - Spring Session at Wicker | Instruction | M Tu W Th F | Out of School Programs - After School | 3:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 13 | Coed | April 1 to June 21 | 60 | $135.00 |
| Play School at Wicker | Instruction | W F | Early Childhood - Recreation | 2:30 PM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | April 17 to June 7 | 10 | $40.00 |
| Soccer - 5 on 5 at Wicker | Instruction | Tu | Sports - Soccer | 4:30 PM | At least 6 but less than 10 | Coed | April 16 to June 4 | 10 | $10.00 |
| Soccer - 5 on 5 at Wicker | Instruction | Th | Sports - Soccer | 4:30 PM | At least 10 but less than 13 | Coed | April 18 to June 6 | 10 | $10.00 |
| T-Ball at Wicker | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Baseball | 9:00 AM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | June 29 to August 17 | 20 | $40.00 |
| T-Ball at Wicker | Instruction | Sa | Sports - Baseball | 10:00 AM | At least 3 but less than 6 | Coed | June 29 to August 17 | 20 | $40.00 |
| Teen Leadership Club at Wicker | Instruction | M Tu W Th F | Special Interest - Clubs | 3:30 PM | At least 13 but less than 16 | Coed | April 1 to June 21 | 6 | $60.00 |
| Volleyball - Open at Wicker | Open | Sa | Sports - Volleyball | 2:00 PM | 18 and up | Coed | April 20 to June 8 | 20 | $20.00 |
DFA Cleaning Day Rescheduled for Saturday, May 5th
Due to weather conditions the dog park cleaning has been moved to Saturday may 5th.