AustinTalks | Columbus Park

Chicago Run hosts first in-person race in a year

By Zach Cunning | March 30, 2021

Chicago Run hosted its first in-person race since the start of the pandemic at Columbus Park last weekend.

West siders push to change Columbus Park’s name

By Shelby E. Hawkins | October 4, 2020

Three women have started an online petition to rename 135-acre park in Austin. They hope to soon have a name to recommend to the Chicago Park District, which has the power to make the change. Columbus Park was named a National Historic Landmark in 2003. If the park board approves a name change for Columbus Park, it would be the second – after the renaming of Douglass Park after abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

health

Fitness class for men meeting in Columbus Park

By Shelby E. Hawkins | September 24, 2020

A fitness group is offering free classes to men in Columbus Park. The 45-minute sessions are held on Monday mornings beginning at 5:30 a.m.

Austin

Community remembers teenager Elijah Sims

By Zach Cunning | August 31, 2020

A couple dozen people gathered Sunday to remember teenager Elijah Sims, who was killed four years ago, and to call for better witness protection. His case remains unsolved.

Columbus Park

Shakespeare being performed at Columbus Park tonight

By AustinTalks | August 7, 2018

A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.

Community

3,000 people turn out for last week’s “Summer of Opportunity”

By AustinTalks | June 29, 2017

The June 23rd event at Columbus Park, organized by BUILD, celebrated the end of school and provided a practical way for young people to connect to positive activities and stay safe.