Warren Park

My go-​to place for walking the dogs and taking a walk in general. There are always people around enjoying the amenities that this park offers. Paved paths make walking there enjoyable, even when the weather isn’t.

Went here for ice skating last week with the kids, the staff was very nice, prices were affordable for renting skates, which include use of the rink. The rink itself was just ok. It was hard to skate because the ice wasn’t snoot even though they just cleared the rink. So it was hard to teach the kids to skate because they kept running into cracks in the ice. But overall, for the price and location (lots of free parking), 4 stars.

Great neighborhood park, but I’m checking it off as yet another place a woman can’t go for an afternoon stroll without random vagrants commenting on her body.
My boyfriend did take me ice skating here over the winter, which was an awesome way to spend the day.
I’m happy to have this park near my apartment and I’m sure it’s great for families, but unfortunately I’ve learned the hard way I can’t come here by myself.

Just went ice skating. 7 $ if you rent skates, 3 $ if you have your own.
They give you wrist bands to wear at time of purchase. They have a staff member on the ice checking for wrist bands. Kind of took the fun out of the community family friendly ice rink– a bit too intense.
He stopped my boyfriend and I while skating asking where ours were. I pulled them out of my pocket and showed him. That was fine til my b friend had to leave the rink and loosen his skates. As he attempted to come back onto the ice, he was asked by the same guy, show me your wrist band. He had to call me over so I could get them out of my pocket again.
It’s nice to have a park nearby but this guy could take his job a bit less seriously.

Came here today after a Phở-​Phix and hit the ice for some laps with the family. Damn, I just wish this type of activity could be done every day as we had a blast. The ice was a bit choppy, but it was still just a perfect day for cruising around the rink. Never is it a bad idea to ice skate, and for just $ 6.00 for an all afternoon rental, how can you really go wrong?
Enjoy Suckas’!!!

awesome time skating today. Nice sized rink, skaters were pretty good about dodging my 4 year old, and staff is so nice. Note: no lockers, but no one messed with our stuff. I would not leave valuables there. Overall, so much less crowded than other rinks and free, easy parking — can’t beat it.

Me + Ice Skates… Parents, keep your kids close ‘cuz this girl is out o’ control!
For some reason, ice skating sounded like fun to me but trying to elbow my way around Millennium Park did not. So a friend and I headed up to Warren Park for an afternoon of skating. Parking was easy (free) the rink was wide open (free) and skate rental was a breeze ($ 5).
Be warned: they only offer hockey skates, meaning no toe-​pick on the front if you’re used to that for stopping. Needless to say, this meant I was saying a lot of «look out little kid, I have no BRAKES here!» I am pleased to report I managed to stay in motion for over an hour and did not stop at all, BUT also did not fall OR maim any small children. All in all, a success. AND I realized hockey skates are way more comfortable than figure skates. What’s up with THAT?!?
The crowd was mainly parents with kids, couples on dates, and us (two wobbling crazy ladies). The rink was pretty sizable and wasn’t overly crowded. It’s fun to skate around outdoors and a nice touch that music pulses through outdoor speakers. It’s almost like ice-​dancing at the Olympics. Almost.
BOTTOM LINE: A fun & inexpensive way to spend an afternoon. Something different!

I’m so happy that I live near this great park; as others have said, there’s something for everyone. I go running there, and will be going skating as soon as they open the rink Nov. 28^th. Can’t wait!
And, I should mention that they have classes, too, like yoga/​pilates on Tuesday eves during the winter… and piano, guitar, and other art & sports classes for kids, adults, and seniors. Be sure to check out the calendar.

They need to keep the park benches, and slides clean. And it would be wonderful if dogs wasn’t allowed. I’m tired of hearing «my dog friendly» and walking past dog poop. UGH! If you can’t keep your animal on its lease and away from a park that’s obviously for people then you shouldn’t be allowed into the park.

GREAT place to find an empty tennis court on a Saturday afternoon. There may be a small vegetable garden growing through the cracks in the surface, but in this city of slim tennis pickings, I’m not particular.
Also a great place to watch kids fly kites on the neighboring tennis court. And have one of those urchins run over in the middle of your point and steal your balls.
Not to mention the old Indian guy who brushes his teeth in the drinking fountain.
And lots of Mexican frozen treat pushcart vendors!
Solid A– overall.

Speaking as a former seasonal employee, i can sincerely say that I love this park! Granted I only have a winter perspective, but i will share. Now I’m not proud of what I’m about to say-​but BE FOR WARNED they don’t sharpen, or clean their rented ice skates But besides that the place is clean, the staff has it together, the park is huge! they have their very own sledding hill! i really felt the Christmas spirit there!

What is there not to love about a park 3 blocks from your home? Especially a park this humongous (90 flipping acres!!)? There is a little something for almost everyone: Golf, Ice Rink (in winter duh!), Skate park, tennis, softball/​baseball, tables for checkers, jogging/​walking paths, gym facilities, playground, and programming for the whole family, and so much more.
Oh and I must not forget the sledding hill – seriously you can just go for that in the winter, especially if you hadn’t noticed how flat Chicago is & you would be hard pressed to find a hill.
I love wandering around this park & seeing all the people enjoying themselves – it makes me happy.

I love living near Warren Park. We are condo dwellers, so it’s like a giant backyard… that we have to share with like a thousand other people. Which is fine, we’re not selfish.
One thing though: please for the love of all deities keep your frackin’ dog on a leash! I walk mine in this park almost every day, and almost every day I have to fend off an off-​leash dog whose owner sings out, «Don’t worry, he’s friendly!» Terrific, but mine aren’t, so LEASH YOUR DOG. Merci.

Park Description
With nearly 90 acres of parkland, Warren Park is the North Region’s largest park featuring a number of special attractions for every season of the year. In April, a state-​of-​the-​art skate park and six station baseball batting cages open to the public. The 80-​by-​80 foot skate park, situated to the north of the fieldhouse, contains the same equipment used by pros, including quarter pipes, pyramid combinations, street spines, launches, grind rails and fun boxes. Admission fee is $ 2 and is intended for skateboarders and in-​line skaters only. Step up to the plate and test your batting skills at the batting cages. At the nine-​station cage, choose from a variety of speeds that range from 40 to 70 mph and select either baseball or softball (12-​inch) styles of play. The batting cages cost $ 1 for 15 pitches (token machine is located inside the fieldhouse, and only accepts $ 1 and $ 5 bills.) Weathering permitting, the cages will open April 18 — September 24, 2006. The hours of operation are Monday, Closed; Tuesday — Friday, 4 — 8 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 11 am — 5pm. Bring your own bat.
Fitness enthusiasts can hop onto a paved path that winds throughout the park for walking, jogging or biking. Golf-​lovers head to the Robert A. Black nine-​hole golf course and golf putting practice area located on the northeast end of the park. Warren also boasts a racquetball court open for play on weekdays, 10 am — 7 pm for $ 6 per person.
In the winter months, Warren Park boasts an outdoor ice rink for skating, as well as a sled hill for all ages. This winter, the ice rink will operate (weather permitting) until March 1, 2007. Call (773) 761‑8663 for skate fees, times, and rental information. Open Skate runs Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3 — 5 pm & 5:30 — 7:30 pm; Fridays from 3 — 5 pm & 5:30 — 7:30 pm; Saturdays & Sundays from 12:30 — 2:30 pm, 3 — 5 pm, & 5:30 –7:30 pm.