LINCOLN SQUARE — As the temperatures outside struggle to break single digits, what better time to think spring.
Online registration for the Chicago Park District's spring programs kicks off Monday for parks west of California Avenue, and Tuesday for parks east of California. In-person registration at park field houses starts Feb. 28.
The spring session runs March 30 through June 1.
Monday sign-up:
Eugene Field Park, 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave.: Sporty offerings include badminton and cardio cycling. Art classes for all ages include color theory and oil painting.
Gompers Park, 4222 W. Foster Ave.: Tumbling, tennis and tee ball for youngsters; fitness boot camp, yoga and pickleball for adults.
Hollywood Park, 3312 W. Thorndale Ave.: Basketball for boys, soccer for girls.
Horner Park, 2741 W. Montrose Ave.: Get crafty with classes in ceramics, woodworking and jewelry making. Also, piano, guitar and jazz band.
Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield Ave.: Hit the pool, either for open swim or aquatic fitness class. Special recreation programs include bowling and judo.
Jensen Park, 4600 N. Lawndale Ave.: Lots of indoor soccer classes, plus fun and games for all ages.
Peterson Park, 5801 N. Pulaski Ave.: Line dancing for seniors, weight training for teens and kiddie college for preschoolers. The park's gymnastics center has a host of classes at a variety of levels.
River Park, 5100 N. Francisco Ave.: Ballet, tap dancing, volleyball and yoga/pilates are among the classes offered.
Tuesday sign-up:
Hamlin Park, 3035 N. Hoyne Ave.: Circus arts and golf for kids, modern dance and personal training for adults.
Revere Park, 2509 W. Irving Park Rd.: Ping-pong is alive and well at Revere.
Welles Park, 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave.: Parent-and-tot yoga and gymnastics classes.
Winnemac Park, 5101 N. Leavitt St.: Learn to swim at Winnemac, whether you're six years old or 60.
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