West Garfield Park YMCA

10/08/2026

Need to take care of some DMV business? We’re bringing the DMV to the Y!

The West Garfield Park YMCA, in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State, is hosting a Mobile DMV Pop-Up on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Take care of your driver’s license, State ID, vehicle registration or license plate sticker—all at the Y and in one convenient visit. 🪪

Space is limited, so reserve your spot before registration fills up! https://ow.ly/OaUx50ZUB7j

10/07/2026

Next weekend, it’s time to get back on the court! 🏀

The Chicago Sky Basketball Academy is hosting a second round of tryouts for its 5th and 6th grade girls AAU teams on Saturday, October 17, from 9:30–11 a.m. at the West Garfield Park YMCA. 💛🩵

Think you have what it takes? Experienced and advanced players ready to compete, sharpen their skills and take their game to the next level—this is your shot!

📍 4305 W. Madison St., Chicago

Bring your confidence. Bring your hustle. Bring your game.

Register today: https://ow.ly/FXkJ50ZVBRy

Photo Credit: Chicago Sky

10/07/2026

Next weekend, it’s time to get back on the court! 🏀

The Chicago Sky Basketball Academy is hosting a second round of tryouts for its 5th and 6th grade girls AAU teams on Saturday, October 17, from 9:30–11 a.m. here at the West Garfield Park YMCA. 💛🩵

Think you have what it takes? Experienced and advanced players ready to compete, sharpen their skills and take their game to the next level—this is your shot!

📍 4305 W. Madison St., Chicago

Bring your confidence. Bring your hustle. Bring your game.

Register today: https://ow.ly/G0Kj50ZVC0C

Photo Credit: Chicago Sky

10/02/2026

🎉 NEW CLASSES ARE COMING TO WEST GARFIELD PARK YMCA! 🎉

Starting October 5th, we’re bringing even more ways to move, grow, connect, and find your PEACE at the West Garfield Park YMCA! 💪🏾🧘🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

Check out our NEW class offerings:

🔥 Bunz & Gunz
💪🏾 Peace & Strength
🧘🏾‍♀️ Peace & Yoga
🏃🏾‍♂️ Walk with Power
🏀 Youth Sports Performance Academy

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve wellness, stay active, or help our youth develop their athletic skills — there’s something for everyone!

📲 Reserve your spot on the YX app!

🌐 Visit the West Garfield Park YMCA website for class details and the latest schedule.

👍🏾 Follow us on Facebook: West Garfield Park YMCA

Come be part of the movement. Let’s get stronger, healthier, and better together!

10/02/2026

The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is next weekend — and we want you to join us in the YMCA Cheer Zone as we celebrate Team Y and all of the incredible runners participating this year! 🏃

We'll be in the Y's Jackson Blvd. parking lot, behind the Crown Family YMCA from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by for a little bit or stay the whole time, and join us for music, some snacks, and, most importantly, CHEERING on TEAM YMCA! 🎉

📅: Sunday, October 11, 2026
🕗: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Crown Family YMCA Parking Lot (1033 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607)

Want to support Team YMCA in their fundraising efforts? Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/oUEB50ZTCYm

09/28/2026

09/25/2026

Need to renew your license or update your registration? 🚗 In partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State, the West Garfield Park YMCA is hosting a mobile DMV pop-up on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Services include Driver’s Licenses, State ID cards, vehicle registrations, and license plate stickers 🪪— all in one convenient location.

Space is limited and registration will close once capacity is reached, so reserve your spot today! https://ow.ly/CjSy50ZRx2j

09/24/2026

🏀✨ SECOND ROUND OF TRYOUTS! ✨🏀

The opportunity is still here! We’re looking for talented, dedicated young athletes ready to represent the Chicago Sky Basketball Academy!

⛹🏾‍♀️ 5th & 6th Grade Girls
📅 Saturday, October 15th
📝 Registration: 9:30 AM–10:00 AM
🏀 Tryouts: 10:00 AM–11:00 AM

Come ready to compete, learn, work hard, and showcase your skills! This is more than basketball — it’s an opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership, create friendships, and grow both on and off the court. 💙🏀

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the team!

📣 Spread the word and bring a friend!

09/23/2026

BIG MOMENTS. BIG DREAMS. BIG FUTURE.

Our West Garfield Park YMCA Chicago Sky Basketball Academy 5th & 6th Grade Team attended the final Chicago Sky home game of the season!

This experience was about more than basketball — it was about creating opportunities, building confidence, developing young leaders, and showing young girls what’s possible when they’re given a space to grow.

We’re just getting started! The future is bright for this team, and we can’t wait to see where these young ladies go from here.

We made memories, cheered loudly, and enjoyed the journey!