The community center is attached to Middlefork Elementary school, the gym is a really good size…read more Bathrooms were spectacular, modern, clean and smelled good :). Plenty of parking available in the lot. There is a picnic shelter, baseball diamonds, playground. Came here for the Boo-Bash! It was a good time interacting with the community. There were many carnival games suited for young children. The staff and volunteers (mainly Jr Higher's from Sunset Ridge) were all wonderful and welcoming. well done event - crafts, balloon artist, cookie decorating, indoor games (really good since it was quite cold), candy prizes, and a great PG rated play-list.

I stumbled onto this place by accident, when I was looking for a place where I could work on…read moreprojects without bothering my neighbors. From the moment I walked in, they were more helpful than I could have asked for. Inside, they have a laser cutter, a 3D printer, a retail space that sells art from local artists, and tons of spots to work. They offer coffee and WiFi to those who use the space, too. I go back pretty frequently now. Awesome people. Awesome space. Awesome technology.

Great place /great guys. My wife contacted them yesterday. She got very fast response with the…read morequote. After sending the dwg file she got confirmation that the board us ready two hours later. I just got the board. Nice dine. Good price. Totally happy with the service.

What a hidden gem in the northside Chinatown on Argyle! It took the wonderful Stir Friday Night's…read moreresidency to bring me to enjoy their wonderful variety show (every other Friday night) at their new residency here. The venue is comfortably spacious, clean, organized and offers a delicious array of coffees, matcha, teas and I highly recommend the tasty delicate pork croissant banh mi. Highly encourage your patronage and support of Stir Friday Night, longest running Asian American comedy troupe for over 30 years, now led by the talented and devoted director, Jonathan Lee-Rey. Famous alumni include Steven Yuen, Danny Pudi, Suzy Nakamura and many others. Plenty of tables, lounge areas to relax and enjoy a bite and drink etc. Metered and valet parking available.

Came by for their Stir Friday Night Variety Show/Community Showcase which is outside their normal…read moreopen hours. The evening we went they had a singer, 2 comedians, a local business, and some of the Stir Friday Night cast doing their thang. Haibayo was slinging the drinks and snacks including some drink specials. Jeremy C. had the Vietnamese iced coffee, I had the mango sticky rice drink, and we shared the croissant banh mi which I might actually enjoy more than an actual banh mi?? Is that even possible?? The vibes in the cafe/community space are so cool, one of the most unique spots I've been to in a while. All around an entertaining evening in a really neat spot with unique and tasty food and drinks. They're currently hosting these events every 2 weeks, be sure to check out Stir Friday Night's website to book tickets! But really also just stop by to visit this place during their actual open hours during the day because it's so chill and cool.

I always picked Humboldt park over Wicker park any day. I used to look at the lagoon at night and…read morethink and reflect. I loved attending the Puerto Rican fests with friends. I enjoyed walking the park with snow on the ground.

This Fieldhouse, along with the one in nearby Garfield Park is a "must visit" if you are at all…read moreinterested in Chicago history and architecture. As a community member, it's a "must visit" if you want to get involved with some cool local events and to check out what's going on in the neighborhood. If you are just interested in the fitness center, that's cool too. It's a long rectangular room that looks out over a lagoon and charges a monthly or an annual fee. When I first spotted this building against the dramatic clouds and bright blue sky yesterday, my spirit soared. I don't even care if that's silly talk because that's how enamored I was with the view. "What is this place?" I had to pull in the lot and go inside. What I found were crafty-colorful witches greeting me.... I roamed along to where some voices were coming from and before I knew it, I was standing in an "old-school" gym/basketball court/auditorium. The space looked out of "Dead Poet's Society" or so like that. I backed up toward the wall to take a photo and whoa!! radiant heat from the grate (looks original!) on the wall. I was wrapped in all kinds of warmth. Further wrapped figuratively, by the one lady employee who saw me marveling at this place. She began telling me all about the programs, the fitness center and you could tell she loved her job, the city of Chicago and the place she worked. Thank you, Chicago Park District for keeping this kind of gem alive and housing such awesome community spirit here. http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/humboldtpark/ excerpt re: architecture: "In 1928, the West Park Commission contructed a fieldhouse in Humboldt Park. The structure was designed by architects Michaelsen and Rognstad, who were also responsible for other notable buildings including the Garfield Park Gold Dome Building, the Douglas and LaFolette Park Fieldhouses, and the On Leong Chinese Merchant's Association Building in Chinatown. In 1934, Humboldt Park became part of the Chicago Park District, when the city's 22 independent park commissions merged into a single citywide agency." (I'm learning why I love Paris so much...many nooks of Chicago were based on Parisian design: the Midway Plaisance in Hyde Park is another notable area: http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Midway-Plaisance-Park/ )

Madge Lockwood's massage works miracles. She performed multiple modalities on my aching body. First…read morelymph drainage: a soft relaxing massage which quickly put me to sleep. On my injured shoulder she had a special procedure to break up scar tissue. One treatment and what had been sore for years felt good as new! She's attentive and always on time. Her practice is giving your body real medicine. She is a true healer. I cannot describe in words the mental and emotional transformation that took place after a few sessions of working with her. TREMENDOUS! : ) ( :

Best massage I have ever had (and I've been getting massages for almost 30 years). Mark Penzien is…read morea remarkable masseur. He's very careful about the amount of pressure he uses on you. He also asks very specific questions prior to the massage using information about your daily activities, your work, and any medical issues you might have to create the a massage session that will provide you with both relaxation and muscle healing. He's also a very friendly guy! I'm writing this an hour after my massage and I can't remember the last time my shoulders and upper back were this relaxed. I'm looking forward to my next massage here.

No notes on this place???? Came here for table tennis. They…read moredo have TT and it is upstairs. Although today being a holiday all activities are canceled. Nice older facility with tennis court and a basketball court. They do have activities for everyone.

Renaissance Court is located in the Chicago Cultural Center. Randolph St. Entrance is the most…read moreconvenient. Once you get past the double doors, Renaissance Court is to your right. This is one of the City of Chicago's six regional senior centers. This one is different than the other centers. If you are 55+ - you are welcome here. You have to be 60 to use the other senior centers. This one does not have some of the services the others offer, however, it seems to offer a lot more variety of classes and activities than the others. There is some info in the Chicago Dept. of Family and Support Services "Life Enrichment Programs".quarterly brochure which you can pick up at senior centers, libraries and probably some other city offices. You can also download a pdf. But the brochure only lists a sampling of the classes. At Renaissance Court you can pick up a calendar listing everything going on for the month. They also have some flyers with more info about some of the classes. Many classes are free, but some do have a fee. Some classes: chair yoga, hatha yoga, meditation & movement. Tai Chi, belly dancing, line dancing, variety of other exercise classes IMPROV, performance workshop, drawing, water color, book club and much more. You really have to pick up the calendar. On Saturday there is a Hoop Fitness class. Tried the class out for the first time. I don't remember being that good at hula hooping as a kid, so I was a bit skeptical about this. I met some ladies before the class that assured me that it is all about fun and not to worry. I probably spent more time picking up the hoop than twirling it. Instructor Andrea and rest of the class made me feel welcome and comfortable. Andrea is really nice and encouraging. Luckily, we did some other exercises with the hoop that did not include twirling it. The ladies were right - - it is great fun! On Fridays, you can get a 60 minute table massage for $30. This will be some of the best $$ you ever spend--if you can get an appointment. They can fill up quickly--Tisa is a very good massage therapist. Also, unless things have changed in the past year, you have to make the appt with the office and pay in advance. They didn't take credit cards, so I had to stop by to make and pay for the appt. My limited experience with Renaissance Court has been a good one. It would be nice to live closer and to be able to enjoy more of the activities more often. I do plan to try a few more classes and definitely to give that hula hoop another try :)

Great facility that offers gymnastics, Pickleball, soccer, batting cage, and Basketball! All of the…read morestaff are extremely friendly!

Annette at the front desk is extremely helpful. She quickly answered all my questions.read more

Found this amazing place in Lincoln Park that not a lot of people know about. It feels like it's…read moresecluded even though it's along the Lakefront Trail. Chicago Peace Garden is exactly what it is. Has a rock garden and native plants. There's even a little waterfall. A small but mighty garden. It's 0.3 acres so there's not a lot. This is a creation of the Park District working with Greenpeace Great Lakes and other community members in Uptown. Basically it was a renovation of an existing rock garden. They also put in native plants. Can be easy to miss even if looking for it. It's located along the Lakefront Trail by the Buena Avenue tunnel. The park is a good place to take a break and think amongst yourselves.

A Chicago historic treasure, the beautiful Peace Garden is located along the lakeshore bike and…read morewalking/running path at Buena Avenue. Designed by landscape architect Ernst G. Schroeder, and built in 1933, this lovely space was originally called the Rock Garden. Walls, seating areas and a cascading fountain all built of rock, mix with thousands of native plants and a lush center lawn, to create a restful place to read, picnic, contemplate a beautiful day, or to meet a friend. You'll often see people exercising on the lawn or kids dangling their feet in the lily pond at the base of the fountain. After many years of neglect, in 1986, Mayor Harold Washington, along with Greenpeace International, had a ceremony to dedicate it as an International Greenpeace Garden...which was later shortened to the Peace Garden. At the dedication, Mayor Washington said that the garden symbolizes, "the diversity of life on earth growing and adapting to common ground" and the Buena Park and Uptown neighborhood's "rich ethnic and cultural diversity." Since that time, the garden has been cared for by the Friends of the Peace Garden and the Chicago Park District. The Peace Garden is a wonderful place to spend a few minutes or a few hours relaxing and enjoying nature and the gently cascading waterfall.