North Center
Free things to do in North Center 4 places
A family-friendly, affluent North Side neighborhood along the Chicago River, North Center offers a relaxed residential feel with parks and riverfront recreation. Green spaces like Clark Park, a launch point for river canoeing, and Hamlin Park give visitors easy access to the outdoors.
Clark Park
Parks · Belmont (Blue)
A free 22-acre Chicago Park District park in North Center. Open daily and free to enjoy.
Hamlin Park
Parks · Paulina (Brown)
A free 8-acre Chicago Park District park in North Center. It features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a gymnasium, basketball courts. Open daily and free to enjoy.
Hamlin Park Outdoor Pool
Sports & rec · Paulina (Brown)
A free neighborhood outdoor pool in the leafy Roscoe Village area, popular with families for open swim and lap swimming. No admission charge during posted open-swim hours. A refreshing free summer stop on the North Side.
Clark Park Canoe & Kayak Launch
Sports & rec · Addison (Brown)
The WMS Boathouse here has a floating dock and public launch on the Chicago River, free to use for canoes, kayaks, and other non-motorized boats. It anchors the north end of the 312 RiverRun and is a favorite put-in for river paddlers. Bring your own boat and launch for free.
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