One of the local staples of busy Ashland Avenue is Wrightwood Park offering 4.64 acres of dedicated green space and an array of fantastic facilities for all ages.

Inside the cozy fieldhouse and across the park grounds, you'll find everything you need for active play: a junior swimming pool, a baseball field, a combined football-soccer field, an outdoor oval track, a four-hoop basketball court, and a sand volleyball court. Little ones love the soft-surface playground, complete with a sandbox for sensory activity.

The park also specializes in recreation for all ages through the city's park district:

• For Tots & Preschoolers: Programs like Moms Pops & Tots Interaction, Preschool, Tiny Tot Tumbling, and T-Ball Baseball help build socialization skills, complemented by fun arts & crafts classes.

• For Youth: Wrightwood offers engaging programs in soccer, baseball, flag football, basketball, dodgeball, floor hockey, and kids fitness. During the summer, the park comes alive with aquatics courses for all ages and exciting day camps designed for preschoolers, youth, and young teens.

And for the grown-ups? You can join in the action by signing up for one of the popular 16” Softball leagues!