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Sports groups on Chicago's North Side

28 groups in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Uptown, Lincoln Square, North Center, Edgewater and nearby. The most listed sports are running (12), soccer (3) and cycling (2). 11 are free, 25 welcome beginners and 10 play indoors. The busiest days are Monday and Saturday.
Running12 Soccer3 Cycling2 Climbing2 Volleyball2 Hockey2 Walking1 Rowing1 Kayaking1 Skating1

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28 groups

606 Climbing

Climbing · Lincoln Park, Chicago

Mon & Wed 6:30pm

Beginner-friendly

Chicago Beer Runners

Running · Lincoln Square / Lakeview, Chicago

Mon & Wed 6:30pm

FreeBeginner-friendly

Chicago Smelts

Swimming · Lakeview (Gill Park) / Little Italy (Sheridan Park), Chicago

Mon & Wed 6:30pm · Tue & Thu 7am · +2 more

Beginner-friendly

Heartbreak Chicago

Running · Lincoln Park, Chicago

Tue & Thu 6:30pm · Sat 7am

FreeBeginner-friendly

Lakeview Run Club

Running · Lakeview, Chicago

Tue 6:30pm · Sat 10am

FreeBeginner-friendly

Lincoln Park Boat Club – Adult Learn to Row

Rowing · Lincoln Park, Chicago

Adults 18+ only. Learn to Row classes start every month, April-September, at the Lincoln Park Boat House and the Park 571 Boathouse (2828 S Eleanor Ave). Class days and times aren't published; register on RegattaCentral or email coaches@lpboatclub.org. Out of season now. In winter (January-March) the club runs Get Fit to Row land training at both boathouses, and a free 2-hour Learn to Row Day is held the first Saturday of June.

Beginner-friendly

Movement Lincoln Park – Women's Climb Time

Climbing · Lincoln Park / Goose Island, Chicago

Monthly, not weekly: fourth Tuesday of each month, 6:30–8:30 PM (next dates Nov 24 and Dec 22, 2026). A staff belayer is provided, so no belay certification is needed. Price not stated on the page.

Beginner-friendly