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Chicago Park District Lake Shore Park Field House

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Access Privileges

  • Exclusive use of the Lake Shore Park basketball court during dedicated hours.
  • Non-exclusive access to the facility every day of the week (excluding certain summer hours).
  • Access to the field house will be granted to those displaying a Wildcard or any government-issued photo ID, during the school year
  • Northwestern members have access to the CPD Field House from the day after Labor Day through May 31.
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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

Holiday Hours
Holiday Date of Observance Day Building Hours
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday January 20, 2025 Monday Closed
Lincoln's Birthday February 12, 2025 Wednesday Closed
Valentine's Dance February 13 - February 14 2025 Thursday - Friday Gym closed. Will open for IM Friday 9pm**
Washington’s Birthday February 17, 2025 Monday Closed
Easter April 20, 2025 Sunday Closed
Columbus Day October 13, 2025 Monday Closed
Veterans’ Day November 11, 2025 Tuesday Closed
Thanksgiving November 27, 2025 Thursday Closed
Day After Thanksgiving November 28, 2025 Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Holiday Event December 8 - December 15, 2025 Monday – Monday Gym Closed
Chicago Park District Winter Break December 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026 Sunday - Saturday Gym Closed

**If IMs are scheduled.

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.