Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social: Systemic sexual harassment uncovered at Chicago Park DistrictPhotos of Blackhawk Park pool prohibitedJul 31, 20211Jul 31, 20211
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social returns! To Austin Town Hall Park, we goAfter the long Covid-hiatus, the “swim sisters” return to Chicago Park poolsJul 14, 20211Jul 14, 20211
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social: For summertime fun, swim outdoors at Chicago Park poolsIt is never too early to plan for summer. Even if it’s wishful thinking. Most of the fun is in the anticipation anyway. For the next month…Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social #4 and #5: Ping Tom and Harrison Park pools share Chicago immigrant storiesIt seemed like Ronna and I had visited these two park pools, Harrison’s and Ping Tom’s, within days of each other. But my notes have the…Sep 19, 2019Sep 19, 2019
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social Pool #3: Pride, struggle and TLC abound at Roseland’s Fernwood ParkThe first thing you notice about Fernwood Park is the TLC — tender loving care — invested in the park, and the pride the community takes…May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social Pool #2: Crossing the waters at Portage ParkTo portage means to carry boats or goods overland from one body of water to another. Portage Park was given that name for a reason.Apr 11, 20191Apr 11, 20191
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social Pool #1: The Swim Journey Began at Chicago H.S. for Agricultural SciencesPat came into the locker room for her Sunday morning swim at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences Community Center pool in Mt…Mar 4, 20191Mar 4, 20191
Teresa AlbanoSwimming Social: Chicago has 91 park pools and I’m swimming in all of themThe Chicago Park District operates 91 pools. Forty-nine of them are outdoor, 28 are indoor and 14 are in public high schools. I’m going to…Feb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2019
