Things to Do in Irving Park

NHL-size ice rink, indoor pool, basketball, tennis -- all Park District prices.

NHL-size indoor ice rink (public skate and hockey leagues), indoor pool, basketball gymnasium, fitness center, indoor tennis. All at Park District prices. Registration required for most programs.

3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm · indoor

Lighted tennis courts. Good pickup basketball. Free. North Side.

Free outdoor basketball courts and lighted tennis courts on the North Side. The tennis courts have lights for evening play -- not common in Chicago parks. Also has a fieldhouse with free indoor programming, baseball fields, and a playground. Reliable pickup basketball runs on summer evenings.

2741 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 · Park: 6am-11pm, Courts: lighted until 10pm · outdoor

Indoor turf fields. Drop-in soccer $15. Leagues available. Open year-round.

Indoor turf soccer facility on the North Side offering drop-in pickup games ($15), adult leagues, and youth programs. Open year-round -- essential for Chicago's winter months. Two full-size indoor fields. Also hosts flag football and lacrosse leagues. Shoe rental available.

3900 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618 · Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat-Sun 8am-10pm · indoor

Licensed plumber serving the North Side and Northwest Side with same-day service for most calls. Handles drain cleaning, water heater installation, sump pump repair, pipe replacement, and bathroom fixtures. Drain clearing starts around $150, water heater installation from $400. Upfront pricing before work begins.

4343 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 · Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, emergency service 24/7 · (773) 609-2474

Beer, cider, and actual good food on a dog-friendly patio. Irving Park locals keep this one quieter than the trendy spots.

Neighborhood brewery with a dog-friendly patio, cider flights, and one of the best brewpub menus in the city. Dogs lounge outside while you work through their seasonal beer and cider list. Quieter than the Logan Square spots.

4240 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Wed-Sun 12pm-10pm · outdoor