The Midnight Circus is coming back to Welles Park!

Please visit our events page for more information!

Buy tickets to the Midnight Circus!

Our Story:

The Friends of Welles Park Play Lot is an organization formed in 2006 as a sub-committee of the Welles Park Advisory Council. The organization is comprised of the Chicago Park District, Alderman Gene Schulter and his staff, The Welles Park Advisory Council, Ravenswood Bank, and residents of the community. Our Goal is to raise funds to provide a safe, attractive community space for neighbors, families and friends to enjoy this neighborhood gem.

Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 2007. We can not achieve this goal without support and involvement from the community. To get involved, please see the "How I Can Help" page or contact us via email at friendsofwellesparkplaylot@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting our site. Come back soon for new events and updates on the Play lot.

What will the improvements be:

  • Installing updated, safer and age appropriate play equipment
  • Installing a rubberized playground surface
  • Installing new fencing around the play lot
  • Installing new landscaping and benches
  • Become ADA compliant