Berger Park Cultural Center

Great for fun learning and excitement, events such as Concerts and Movies in the Park and the Annual Jewelry and Ceramics Show have contributed to the cultural façade of Chicago’s north shore area. Boasting programs that include Art and ABC’s, Jewelry Making, Writer’s Workshop, an arts-based Park, and kids after school program and pottery. The Cultural Center is currently home to one of the most popular ceramics program within the Chicago Park District. The mansion also boasts a magnificent outdoor space along Lake Michigan with breathtaking views. In July 2005, a new state-of-the-art playground was dedicated. The 8,000-square-foot playground has an ADA-accessible drinking fountain and ADA-accessible equipment. In addition, the new playground features a play area shaped like a pirate ship, new drainage, soft surface tiles and rubber surfacing, new walkways, new concrete curbing, trash cans, benches–including a mosaic art bench–and new landscaping.