parks
Although it's not a secret in the neighborhood, Holstein Park bordered by Oakley on (both!) the east and west and by Shakespeare on the south boasts a beautiful swimming pool that's available to all. The caveat is that 
there's a strict schedule for its many differentiated activities ranging from adult lap swimming to day camp to open swim and family swim.
Adrian Loza, the instructor and charge de affaires at the pool seems to deal with all situations with a friendly and unflappable disposition. He suggests that "Family Swim" which is offered on weekdays from 9 to 10:45AM and again at 5:45 to 6:45PM is the best time to visit since it tends to be quieter then. On weekends Family Swim is from 12:45 to 1:45 PM and from 5:30 to 6:45PM.
"Open Swim" is also a possibility but may be busier. It is from 1-3:45PM on weekdays and from 2-5:15PM on weekends.
The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more info., call 312.742.7554 direct to the park.
Additionally the park has a well-equipped 
playground, complete with a fountain central to a wading pool. The park is shady, pleasant and well-used. There are a couple of baseball fields and a basketball practice area south of the fieldhouse as well.
The neighborhood surrounding the park is mixed. It's now a combination of old time multi-ethnic residents that have lived in the area for fifty years or more and young urban professionals who are more recent arrivals. If you're a sociology buff, it's interesting to note the interplay of these groups which is much in evidence in this park.
Friends of Holstein Park, a neighborhood group will sponsor its 4th annual pool party on August 13th from 3 to 7PM. All are welcome.
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