Sports

Beaches
Have a great time on the Chicago beaches. The Kathy Osterman Beach, the Montrose Beach, the North Avenue Beach, the Oak Street Beach, the 12th Street Beach and the 31st Street Beach all invite you to relax and have fun. If you love volleyball, the North Avenue Beach is definitely the right place to come. We also invite you to visit its outdoor gym and beach house. The Oak Street Beach, at the northern tip of the Magnificent Mile, is the most renowned Chicago beach. If you need intimacy, then you should try the Ohio Street Beach located in the small but charming Olive Park, north of the Navy Pier.

Biking
Combine sports with pleasure and go biking through Chicago. You’ll live an original and unforgettable experience.

Ice Skating
All the people who love skating are invited to have a wonderful time at Millennium Park, 55 N. Michigan Ave. That’s where you’ll find the amazing McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink. November through March, from 9 am to 9 pm, the McCormick-Tribune Ice Rink invites you to enter the world of dreams in a perfect setting. Admission is free.

Swimming
A great exercise both for your body and mind, swimming has found a home in Chicago. The Chicago Park District offers 30 indoor pools you may try. In areas watched over by lifeguards, you may swim along the shoreline until 9:30 pm.

Baseball
Loved by millions of people, baseball is one of Chicago’s greatest attractions. The Chicago Cubs, the Chicago White Sox and the Black Sox scandal have all made Chicago famous in the world of baseball.

Chicago Cubs
No matter if they win or lose, the Chicago Cubs are an undeniable attraction for both Chicagoans and visitors. The Chicago Cubs played their first game on the Wrigley Field on April 20, 1916. The Chicago Cub’s first official night game, against the New York Mets, took place on August 9, 1988. They won that game, 6 to 4. The Chicago Cubs were last world champions in 1908, but the public still loves them. If you wish to see the Chicago Cubs play, then we invite you to hurry. Tickets go fast.

Wrigley Field
1060 W. Addison St.
773/404-CUBS
The Wrigley Field was opened on April 23, 1914, at the corner of Addison and Clark Streets. The field was built initially to host Charlie Weeghman’s baseball team, the Chicago Federals, also called the Chicago Whales. The Wrigley Field, named at that time the Weeghman Park, cost approximately $250,000. Charlie Weeghman sold the club to William Wrigley Jr. in 1920, as the Cubs Park. In 1926, the baseball park was renamed Wrigley Field in honor of William Wrigley Jr. Besides baseball, the Wrigley Field has hosted several spectacular professional football games over the years. Nowadays, the Wrigley Field is the last Federal League ballpark and one of the oldest baseball parks in the United States. Yet, the Chicago Cubs do not wish to leave it. So, if you love sports and especially baseball, we invite you to live an unforgettable experience at the Wrigley Field. To get to the Wrigley Field, we recommend that you take the Red Line to the Addison stop or the No. 22 bus up to Clark Street.

U.S. Cellular Field - home of the Chicago White Sox
333 W. 35th St.
312/674-1000 in the South
Charles A. Comiskey built the White Sox Park in 1910. For 80 years, this was the home of the Chicago White Sox. In 2003, the ballpark was renamed US Cellular Field. The Chicago White Sox played their first baseball game on April 21, 1900. They lost to Milwaukee but won the next day to the Brewers. The Chicago White Sox were probably the best baseball team at the beginning of the 20th century. They won 5 out of the first 19 pennants. Unfortunately, they went through a rather rough period starting with the 1919 World Series. Probably the greatest scandal ever in the history of baseball is known as the Black Sox Scandal. Between 1920 and 2004, the Chicago White Sox won only one league championship. But luck smiled back to the Chicago White Sox in 2005, when they won the world championship.

Basketball
The United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.
312/455-4500
A large sports arena in Chicago, the United Center houses both the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks. West of the Chicago Loop, the arena contains 960,000 square feet. If offers 21,711 seats for basketball lovers.

Football
The Chicago Bears
Soldier Field
Lake Shore Drive and 16th Street
847/615-2327
The Soldier Field has just been renovated. Home of the Bears, the Soldier Field is easy to recognize for its classical colonnade.

Hockey
The Chicago Blackhawks
1901 W. Madison St.
312/455-4500
If you love hockey, then there’s no better choice for you than to watch the Blackhawks play at the United Center. Legends of hockey, such as Bobby Hull and Tony Esposito have played for the Blackhawks.

Midway Plaisance Park Ice Skating
59th Street between University and Ellis Avenues
Be the king or queen of the ice at the Midway Plaisance Park Ice Skating. We offer inline skating, ice hockey, recreational ice skating, ice skating classes and concerts during the summer.

Chicago Wolves at Allstate Arena
847/724-GOAL
A great team, loved by people of all ages. The Chicago Wolves offers, besides wonderful games, amazing fireworks before the games. Come and enjoy.

Horse Racing
Arlington International Racecourse
2200 W. Euclid Ave.
Arlington Heights
847/255-4300
If you enjoy thoroughbred racing, then we invite you to the Arlington International Racecourse.

Hawthorne Race Track
3501 S. Laramie Ave.
Stickney
708/780-3700).
Have a great time at the Hawthorne Race Track. You’ll love it here.

Soccer
Soldier Field
888/MLS-FIRE
The Chicago Fire, Chicago’s greatest soccer team, plays at the Soldier Field. Come here with your family from May through October.