Bell (George, Jr.) Park
Located in the Montclare Community Area (on Oak Park Avenue, midway between Belmont & Diversey Avenues), Bell Park covers 4.36 acres and has a small fieldhouse. Outside, the park features two junior baseball fields, a volleyball court, two tennis and pickleball courts, and a playground with a spray feature.
At Bell Park, we offer a wide range of engaging and inclusive programs designed to support physical activity, creativity, social development, and family bonding.
Youth can stay active and energized through a variety of recreational activities including dodgeball, seasonal sports, soccer, fun & games, the game room, and Mighty Fit Kids—our fitness-focused program designed to build strength and confidence in a fun setting.
Creative expression flourishes with cultural programming such as arts & crafts, paper craft, and watercolor painting—giving children a chance to explore their imagination and develop artistic skills.
We help kids strengthen their social skills and form lasting friendships through after school game room activities, fun & games sessions, and table games that encourage teamwork and cooperation.
Preschoolers are welcomed into a world of discovery with fun, educational, and recreational offerings like fun & games, Gym Monkeys, Arts & ABC's, and Mighty Fit Kids.
Bell Park supports early childhood development with weekday parent & tot programs for children aged 14 months to 4 years. These interactive classes; Moms, Pops & Tots, Parent & Tot Art & ABC's, and Tot Spot Play Group offer bonding experiences through play, learning, and creativity.
Our six-week summer day camp is a favorite for youth ages 6–12, filled with excitement, exploration, and friendships. Older participants can take part in the Teen Leadership Camp (ages 13–14).
Bell Park takes its name from Major General George Bell, Jr. (1859-1926), who led American troops in the Spanish American War and in the Philippine Insurrection of 1903. Bell also commanded the 33rd, or Prairie Division of the Allied Expeditionary Force during World War I, and won the Distinguished Service medal for his efforts. The Northwest Park District acquired land for the park in 1928 at the request of the Mont Clare Boosters Improvement Association, which hoped to raise land values in the surrounding neighborhood. Bell Park is among the thirteen parks created by the Northwest Park District. The Northwest Park District established in 1911, the District was one of 22 park commissions consolidated into the Chicago Park District in 1934. As part of the development of the park, citizens petitioned for the installation of a fieldhouse. They had a long wait. Although the Northwest District built a playground, shelter house, and wading pool before 1930, a fieldhouse was not constructed until 1954, almost 25 years later.
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Facilities at Bell (George, Jr.) Park
Programs at Bell (George, Jr.) Park
Each Monday from 10am to 11:30am
Each Friday from 10am to 11:30am
Each Wednesday from 10am to 11:30am
Each Thursday from 4pm to 4:45pm
Each Friday from 4pm to 4:45pm
Each Monday from 3:15pm to 4pm
Each Tuesday from 3:15pm to 4pm
Each Thursday from 3:15pm to 4pm
Each Friday from 3:15pm to 4pm
Each Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:45pm
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