This is a really large park. It has a really amazing field house, with a ballroom, dance studio,…read moreclassrooms, boxing area, and so on. It hosts a dance company and music ensemble. Some areas of the park, including within the field house, are available for rental. The outdoor areas of the park have sports fields, a playground, and a lagoon. I must confess, Garfield Park is not my favorite park in Chicago. The playground was kind of dirty and we didn't let our kids play there, but we did really enjoy visiting the lagoon and the kids did too. We saw at least one or two heron, and several turtles, which they really had fun in the water. There's some parking, as there's a parking lot here, but most of the parking is street.

We moved to the area about a year ago and were nervous about visiting this park. We decided after…read moredriving by and seeing how gorgeous it is that we should give it a chance. The city has done a great job of landscaping. It is beautiful. They do, however, need to work on more cleanup. There is quite a bit of trash lying around and lots of goose poop. There were some questionable individuals hanging out but we didn't feel threatened. When parking (on free on the road next to the park- no lot available) we chatted with a police officer nearby. He was very friendly and confirmed that during the day, it's safe but to always keep an eye out. He recommended that nighttime is not a good time to come to the park.

The reviews for this place are kinda scary so I wanted to update that I love this gym. It's clean…read moreand i never have to wait for equipment. Also before this I had a membership to a cheaper national chain that shall not be named and it was always kind of an agressive scene to use the weight as a woman. Lots of guys standing around and leering at me. At WLAC I'm rarely competing for any equipment and if there ever is a conflict the other members are always nice and respectful. I also had a recent issue with my credit card information on file and the manager Darrell (Syzmanski) helped me get things straightened out quickly

Continued charging my card even after I cancelled my membership!!! More than one user has posted…read morethis suggesting a pattern of deceptive practices.

Humboldt Park is one of the best parks in Chicago. It's a great way to spend a beautiful day in…read moreChicago. There is plenty of space and greenery to take part in. You will find plenty of people using the trails and cooking out. There is a playground to take your kids and you can usually find food trucks parked here to take part in as well. The park is clean and family friendly I always enjoyed getting out and going. It is also connected close to division with plenty of restaurants and bars

I took a walk through Humboldt Park on my last day in Chicago trying to walk away the stress and…read moreanxiety of a crazy year. A good walk can cure a lot. It was the first time on my trip I was able to really take a breath. I only had 3 days in this beautiful city, and much of this was spent filming myself eating. I hate filming myself eating in restaurants as it just feels so invasive, but I love the creative process of writing, editing, and highlighting good local businesses. Sometimes I wish I could just write and not do videos as my soul is in the writing, but it's not the 1980s anymore. I have a "what am I doing with my life" at least once a day, but then I always bring it back to that J.Cole lyric from 2009: "Nobody to blame but myself cause I asked for this..." Real. Humboldt Park is lowkey in need of some TLC, but it also gives it character. The grass is overgrown and there's a good amount of litter on the grounds, but almost in an endearing way. It felt gritty. A park for locals as opposed to tourists. I really connected with it. It's been open since 1877, and I can't help but wonder what it could say if it could talk. It's seen so much. An abundance of history in these 207 acres... I love Chicago. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

Great new facility, one of the few in the area. Long awaited gym for Rush which until now really…read morehad no exercise facility for at least the decade I have been working there. A basic neighborhood type gym with plenty of aerobic equipment, basic weight arrangements, and a classroom. Only open for Rush affiliated folks for a monthly fee and options for personal training. Ideally Rush would have a free facility for employees but now we have something.

Let me preface that I'm a little biased about the rush gym since I'm a student here. However, this…read moreis one of the nicest, most modern gyms ive been to that does NOT break the bank. Everything feels like it's no older than 5 years (that might be be because the gym is actually that old) and it's extremely clean. They have a beautiful studio dedicated for group fitness, more cardio machines than you could ever want, and sufficient weight machines to keep you from boredom. The staff is also extremely friendly and it feels like a big family here. It's not perfect though -- the gym is closed on Sundays which is a huge bum! There's nothing like feeling productive on a Sunday by getting a sweat in. Also theres only one squat rack so after work hours it can be a bit of a wait. TRG (the rush gym), so close to perfection.

Came here for Riot Fest & it's a huge nice park. Only one entrance & exit point. With an outdoor…read morevenue with so many people, I would think it would be smart to have 2.

City parks like this are supposed to make the area beautiful. Douglass Park at least improves upon…read moreit. If looking for some green space amidst the urban chaos, find some in this big park. Good things about this park include the many athletic facilities. This gives the neighborhood youth something to do that's fun and safe. As is the case with many city parks, the worst thing about it is the crime in the area. It's located just north of North Lawndale, one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods. The park is usually safe during the day though. It's a pretty bad idea to come here at night. There's lots of things to keep youth entertained and off the streets. Amongst these are the many athletic facilities including the field house, along with basketball courts and soccer fields. There's also a pool. Be safe when visiting here. It's usually okay if it's not at night. This is a park that's mostly safe but it's always good to be weary.

Huge playground great for bigger kids. Fun fountain splash area, dog park, lots of grassy area and…read morewalking path. No building just port o potty.

Bicycling on The 606 trail is popular, and this park is a good place for taking a break. It has…read moreathletic fields, a dog friendly area, and a playground. Walsh Park was created after tragedy. After a building was destroyed by a fire, this replaced it. This is a pretty good replacement it seems. A location close to the eastern starting point of The 606, a popular trail made on a former railroad bed. It's just west of the Kennedy Expressway. The noise kind of ruins it to be honest. Even so, it's pretty nice to just hang a bit. This is a good place for getting on and off the trail. Among the features are a basketball court and soccer field. There's also a dog friendly area and a playground. In 1970 there was a fire that destroyed a building. John P. Walsh, Jr. was a firefighter who died five weeks after getting injured. A few months after his death, the Dana Civic Organization requested this land be developed into a park, and so the transformation began. This was opened in 1973 and is dedicated to his memory. Good thing to replace a building destroyed by a fire. It's got a lot here, especially for children with the pretty big playground. This is also convenient to get to from the bicycle trails, and it's close to the Clybourn Metra station so it's accessible by using public transportation.

Took Cardio Tennis classes here Spring 2025. I usually take classes at Humboldt Park but wanted to…read moretry a different time slot. I like that the parking is close to the courts. I love seeing all the pups walking while we are doing tennis early in the morning. This park only has 2 courts so an intimate court. The court has been recently remodeled to include pickleball lines. All in all, no complaints. May check out the pool this summer.

I will never take my kids there again they are so races I have a copy of their schedule for the…read morepool we' was supposed to get in at 2:15 pm until 3 pm but when we got there the white lady told us we cannot get in it was a adult swim and they told us to come back at three and we did when we got back there they had white kids in the pool and then they told us they had adult swim again mind you we already had the schedule and they was looking at us like they was not use to seeing black people the white lady was so rude I will let everyone know how races and dirty they are and to never take your kids there to have a good time because you will be disappointed

I've been a member of the CACs for almost two years now. I've been to all of the locations. I have…read moremy favorites and my least favorite location. My favorite locations are distinguished by their level of accessibility, availability and upkeep of equipment, and class schedules. When I started building a consistent schedule of gym-going, yoga classes were the greatest draw. Rebecca Delott at the Evanston location, Laura Dembo at the Wicker Park location, and Kathy Pace at all locations were particularly impactful. Each of these women infuses their practice with bits and pieces of their personality. They may all offer a multi-level vinyasa class, but their teaching styles are vastly different. That's what makes each class a different experience. Big shoutout to Kathy Pace who has taught me so much over the last couple of years. I would not be the athlete that I am without her. Most of the front desk staff are friendly and engaging as well. It's demoralizing to walk into your gym and be met with the face of a staff person who clearly doesn't care if you live or die. I'm grateful that those experiences are few and far between at the CACs. I've never had a visit in which I didn't see custodial staff moving all about the club. Big fan of their work! As a borderline germaphobe, it's good to know that things are being regularly refreshed throughout the day, not just once at night. My biggest gripe is with other members who treat the gym like their mother will come in behind them to tidy up. I've seen full grown adults leave towels and cable attachments pooled around the bottom of machines as though they never saw them. I wish everyone would respect the space in which they work out, but I guess you can't control the actions of others. All in all, great gyms.

I am a citywide CAC member, my home gym is LSAC, but often go to BAC because of it's proximity to…read moremy partner. Note: I have had the opportunity to work out at several FFC locations, Planet Fitness, and LA Fitness locations throughout the city as well as other locally owned gyms in the area. While this gym does get busy, and has a heavier focus on free-weights, it's an amazing facility for the price you pay. If you are someone looking to only use machines, then you should probably go to Planet Fitness or LA Fitness. If you are looking to really learn how to lift, this is a great place to do it. Their dumb bells have 2.5lb increases, which can be hard to find at most gyms, and really allows you to improve form without straining joints or muscles. If you are looking to throw out 200lb vanity lifts on a bunch of machines, this isn't the place. In terms of the gym being busy, that's most gyms between the hours of 7a-10a and 4p-7p. Develop a program that allows you to move between different areas of the gym while you're waiting for something to free up rather than complaining on the internet. BAC has substantially more free weight benches and racks than 90% of other gyms, there is no reason that you should be held up by anyone else. The only reason I am at 4 stars is because the Bucktown location does have fewer amenities than Lakeview or Lincoln Square, but that is to be expected, it's just a smaller space, but if you don't NEED to sit in a sauna or steam room after every work out, this gym is going to meet all of your needs. At $80-90 per month, you will be hard pressed to find a gym that is exceeding any CAC (and that price point gets you access to ALL of their locations), if you want TOTAL luxury and expanse, go drop the $350 a month at FFC (which is also busy, lacking diversity in amenities, and generally missing a luxury feel), or you can go to Midtown, which is **again** quite busy.

Great workout spot, doesn't have every machine you would like but still you can get a real freaky…read morepump

Well there is not too much I can write that is much different than some of the other positive…read morereviews so far.. What I can tell you though, is that this location is a no frills, nothing fancy type of gym, with all the equipment and basic amenities a gym should have. It is not your high-end, spa/juice bar/tan salon/supplement store/.. well you get the point! It is however, a great place to get your workout in. It has a great selection of free weights, cardio machines, running and walking tracks, a pool, sauna, racquet ball courts, basketball courts, heavy bag and speed bag, and offers group fitness classes and affordable personal training... Being a university employee has it's perks as the fees are very reasonable and allows us access to the bigger, nicer, east side location on Halsted with our membership. But the rates for non-employee/non-student are still cheaper than big chain gyms nearby and offer more than the small local gyms. So if you are in the Medical District and need a solid gym, this gym is a great option.