Community Links
Government Services
Libraries
Schools
Universities
Preschools/Daycare
Parks, Natural Areas & Outdoor Recreation
Community Organizations & Services
Government Services
39th Ward: Alderman Margaret Laurino
4404 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
773-736-5594
40th Ward: Alderman Patrick O?Connor
5850 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
773-769-1140
City of Chicago website
17th District Police
4650 N. Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60630
Commander Mike Mealer
(312)742-4410
Libraries
Albany Park Library
5150 N. Kimball Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 744-1933
Budlong Woods Library
5630 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(312) 742-9590
Schools
Elementary and Middle Schools
Peterson Elementary School
5510 North Christiana Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5070
CPS website information about Peterson
Hibbard Elementary School
3244 W Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5191
CPS website information about Hibbard
Volta Elementary School
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080
CPS website information about Volta
Albany Park Multicultural Academy
4929 North Sawyer Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 534-5108
CPS website information about Albany Park
St. Hilary Catholic School
5614 N. Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 561-5885
High Schools
Mather High School
5835 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60659
Phone: (773) 534-2350
CPS website information about Mather
Von Steuben Metro Science High School
5039 North Kimball Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 534-5100
CPS website information about Von Steuben
Northside College Preparatory High School
5501 North Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 534-3954
CPS website information about Northside Prep
Northtown Academy-Chicago International Charter School
3900 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: (773) 478-3655
Universities
Northeastern Illinois University
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 583-4050
For cultural events at NEIU:
Jewel Box Series / Performing Arts Series / Presidential Lecture Series
Department of Music and Dance Program
Ensemble Espanol Center for Spanish Dance & Music
Stage Center Theater
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Campus Recreation (PE Complex) ? Facilities available to community members who apply for NEIU membership access; see Access Requirements
Neptune Swim Lessons for Kids
Ronald Williams Library
North Park University
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: (773) 244-6200
Preschool/Daycare
North Park Covenant Church Preschool
5250 N. Christiana Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 463-0055
Northeastern Illinois University Child Care Center
5500 N. St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone (773) 442-4540
Brainy Boulevard Daycare
3342 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3888
All Aboard Learning Express Daycare
4008 West Rosemont
Chicago, IL 60646
Parks, Natural Areas & Outdoor Recreation
North Park Village Nature Center
5801 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 744-5472
Peterson Park
5801 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 742-7584
Friends of Peterson Park
Peterson Park Gymnastics Center
5801 N. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60646
(312) 742-0490
Hollywood Park
3312 W. Thorndale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 478-3482
Gompers Park
4222 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 685-3270
River Park
5100 N. Francisco Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 742-7516
Legion Park (c/o River Park)
W. Peterson Ave. to W. Foster Ave. at the Chicago River
Chicago, IL 60659
Warren Park
6601 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 262-6314
(closest outdoor ice skating)
Chicago River Canoe & Kayak
Chicago Department of Transportation Bike Program
Active Transportation Alliance (formerly Chicagoland Bicycle Federation)
Forest Preserves
Picnic Groves (scroll down to North Branch Division)
Bicycle and walking paths
Download of map of North Branch Trail System (northern section) (3.97 MB)
Download of map of North Branch Trail System (southern section) (3.97 MB)
Community Organizations & Services
North River Commission
3403 W. Lawrence Ave, Suite 201
Chicago, Illinois 60625
(773) 478-0202
Founded in 1962, North River Commission (NRC) focuses on comprehensive community development, including education organizing, economic development, affordable housing and community and park planning. NRC unites more than one hundred civic organizations, schools, businesses, and institutions to coordinate ideas and concentrate the resources of the North River community to improve the quality of life for all.
North Park Friendship Center
3448 W. Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 267-8395
The mission of the North Park Friendship Center (NPFC) is to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by: fostering true community; providing opportunities for the sharing of gifts, talents, and resources; and serving our neighbors in their social and spiritual needs.
NPFC provides an increasing number of ministries to families, children, adults, and seniors in our neighborhood, including:
- Food pantry (including food delivery for the home-bound)
- Mother's Closet providing clothing for all ages
- Referral services
- Job training and counseling
Albany Park Community Center
Three locations
Phone: (773) 583-5111
For more than 30 years, APCC has been ranked as one of the top community organizations in Chicago, and continues to be a model for many programs nationwide. APCC has grown to a multi-service organization with over 20 program departments serving more than 8,500 clients annually. All programs are grouped into one of three major program divisions: Children?s Services, Youth Services and Adult and Community Services.
Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
3403 W. Lawrence Ave, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: (773) 478-0202
