Who We Are & What We Do
We are a group of local volunteer community members who love our park! We support and collaborate with The Chicago Park District and community members to enhance Berger Park through events and connection, park beautification and cultural preservation. Our hope is that everyone who steps foot in Berger Park can feel and experience the magic of this urban oasis by the lake.
We rely on community volunteers and fundraising efforts to support our work. If you'd like more information on how to get involved please reach out, we'd love to connect!
Mission
We support the Chicago Public Park District through inclusive community events and connection, park beautification and cultural preservation of Berger Park.
Vision
Our vision is to maintain Berger Park as a safe, beautiful place for all people who want to connect with their community, nature and the stunning lakefront, and the cultural and historical significance of this lakeside oasis.
Berger (Albert) Park
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Berger Park
Located on Sheridan Rd in the Edgewater Community Area, the 3.46 acre park overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. As an early proponent of developing street-end beaches on Chicago's north side, Berger Park Cultural Center has now become a neighborhood icon.
Throughout the year the park hosts events such as Concerts, Movies in the Park, Mad Hatter Bunny, & Theater performances that have contributed to the cultural façade of Chicago’s north shore area. Boasting classes that include a variety of cultural programs such as Acting, Improv, Jewelry Making, Stained Glass, Ceramics, Drawing, Watercolor, Senior Line Dance, and much more. Proud partner to some of Chicago's finest arts organizations, Berger offers patrons the unique opportunity to attend productions by On the Spot, Synapse, & Roman Susan as well as enroll in Guitar & Piano classes from the Ultimate School of Guitar.
For those looking to get a little exercise we offer Walking Club and Conditioning. If you have little ones - check out the Play School program, Mom's, Pop's, & Tot's, Music movement, & Little Artists. We can't forget our seniors...we have a regular Tuesday afternoon Bridge Club, Chair Exercise, Low Impact Aerobics, plus more
This quaint historic landmark mansion features hardwood floors, original woodwork and antique light fixtures among other charming details--it could be the ideal place for your next special event.
The mansion also boasts a magnificent outdoor space along Lake Michigan with breathtaking views. Located just minutes from downtown, this unique space offers many opportunities for special event and meeting rentals including three rooms that can be used individually for intimate gatherings or together for functions that can accommodate up to 100 guests.
In July 2005, a new state-of-the-art playground was dedicated. The 8,000-square-foot playground has an ADA-accessible drinking fountain and ADA-accessible equipment. In addition, the new playground features a play area shaped like a pirate ship, new drainage, soft surface tiles and rubber surfacing, new walkways, new concrete curbing, trash cans, benches--including a mosaic art bench--and new landscaping.