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Chicago Park District Lake Shore Park Field House

Field House Details

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Access Privileges

  • Exclusive use of the Lake Shore Park basketball court and Locker Rooms during dedicated hours.
  • Non-exclusive access to the facility every day of the week (excluding certain summer hours).
  • To be granted access to the field house fitness center, you must submit a request to Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) by email at ppsbusiness@northwestern.edu.  Please include your name, program/school, student ID number and email address.  Once access is granted and when visiting the field house fitness center, you must always present your Wildcard or any government-issued photo ID.  Please note, if you have an active FFC membership, no additional permission is required.  
  • Northwestern members have access to the CPD Field House from the day after Labor Day through May 31.  You must submit a new request to be granted access in September of each calendar year.
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Amenities

  • Cardio/fitness equipment, including a treadmill, cross trainer, stationary bike, and similar machines; weights
  • Locker and shower facilities
Facility weight room

Field House Hours

Non-Exclusive (Field House) Hours

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Northwestern-Exclusive (Basketball Court) Hours

Open Gym Hours
Day Open Gym Hours Intramural Hours
Monday None 8:15 - 10:45 p.m.
Basketball
Tuesday 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. 8:15 - 10:45 p.m.
Basketball
Wednesday 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. (used by HR Wellness) 8:15 - 10:45 p.m.
Basketball
Thursday 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. 8:15 - 10:45 p.m.
Volleyball
Friday 8:15 - 10 a.m.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. (used by HR Wellness)		 9:00 - 10:45 p.m.
Soccer
Saturday None 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Soccer
Sunday None 9 am - 12 pm - Volleyball
5 - 9 p.m. - Soccer

Holiday Hours

Reg
Holiday Hours
Holiday Date of Observance Day Building Hours
New Year's Day January 1, 2026 Thursday Closed
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday January 19, 2026 Monday Closed 
Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 2026 Thursday Closed
Valentine's Dance February 13, 2026 Friday Regular Hours;  Gym closed.  Will open for IM Friday at 9 pm**
Washington’s Birthday February 16, 2026 Monday Closed
Election Day March 17, 2026 Tuesday Regular Hours; Gym Closed 
Easter April 05, 2026 Sunday Closed
Memorial Day May 25, 2026 Monday 10 am - 6 pm 
Columbus Day October 12, 2026 Monday Closed
Election Day November 3, 2026 Tuesday Regular Hours; Gym Closed 
Veterans’ Day November 11, 2026 Wednesday Closed
Thanksgiving November 26, 2026 Thursday Closed
Day After Thanksgiving November 27, 2026 Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rollin with Frosty December 7 - December 14, 2026 Monday – Monday Regular Hours; Gym Closed
Chicago Park District Winter Break December 21, 2026 - January 3, 2027 Sunday - Saturday

M-TH 9 am - 7 pm; Sat-Sun 9 am - 5 pm Gym Closed

**If IMs are scheduled.

Membership

Learn about who qualifies for membership, how to apply, what you'll pay and how to cancel your membership.

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Intramural Program

The intramural program is designed for students that choose to participate in competitive indoor soccer, basketball or volleyball. Learn more about Northwestern's Intramural Program on the Chicago Campus.