Is your family joining you in Chicago? While you participate at conference, make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable with these great family resources for visiting Chicago.
MPSA CHILDCARE AWARDS
MPSA offers Childcare Awards to help defray the cost of childcare for parents or guardians that are current members of MPSA, registered and attending the conference, and who are staying at the Palmer House or Hilton Chicago. Childcare must be provided on-site, using Jovie of Chicago, a bonded insured childcare provider referred by the conference hotel. Learn more and apply today for a Conference Childcare Award.
HOTEL KID-FRIENDLY AMENITIES
Palmer House Hotel
Call (312) 726-7500 to add any of these family-friendly amenities to your reservation:
- Children’s Menu at Lockwood Restaurant
- Lockwood Express – Grab & Go favorites for any member of the family. Hours are 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- A limited supply of cribs, rollaway beds and highchairs are available upon request.
- Ice Machines are located on every floor.
- Microwaves are available on the 8th, 12th, 17th and 20th floors in the ice machine areas.
- Pool: Open Daily, 5:30-9:00 p.m.
- Concierge Desk (312) 917-3477
Chicago Hilton
Call (312) 922-4400 to add any of these family-friendly amenities to your reservation:
- Kitty O’Sheas restaurant features a children’s menu. Hours of operation are: Monday–Friday: 4:00pm-11:00pm and Saturday–Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – midnight
- Herb n’’ Kitchen – on the go urban market Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
- Crib are free of cost and available. Roll-aways (cots) are $40 per stay.
- Ice machines are located on every guest floor.
- Microwaves are available in grab-n-go for guest use.
- Pool: Open Daily 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Concierge Desk (312) 786-6210
MPSA NURSING MOTHER’S ROOM
We have set aside a room for nursing mothers during the conference. If you wish to use the room, please check in at the conference registration desk for room location and access information when you arrive onsite. The nursing mothers room is located only at the Palmer House hotel. Room amenities include:
- Baby Wipes
- Disposable Nursing Pads
- Disposable Diaper Sacks/Diaper Bags, Unscented, Anti-Mircobial
- Save Breastmilk Bags
- Disposable Changing Pads
- Lanolin Cream
- Water
NEARBY FAMILY RESTAURANTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Restaurants
Here are listings of family-friendly restaurants to make your family night out easier:
Chicago Activities for Kids (pdf)
NEARBY PARKS
Chicago Metro Map | Things to Do in Chicago
Millennium Park
241-299 E Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 742-1168
Millennium Park is located on the east side of downtown, bordered on the west by Michigan Avenue, on the east by Columbus Drive, on the north by Randolph Street, and on the south by Monroe Street. Primary Chicago public transportation to the park is either the Michigan Avenue CTA bus #151, or the Red Line subway train, Randolph stop. Admission to Millennium Park is free, and is open daily from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Lake Shore Park
808 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 742-7891
Lake Shore Park offers extensive outdoor recreational opportunities – including tennis courts, a quarter mile soft surface running track, softball diamonds, and a playground. Inside is a full-size gymnasium, a fitness center, and meeting rooms. Admission to Millennium Park is free, and is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 552-3000
The former Daley Bicentennial Plaza site has been transformed into Maggie Daley Park, a magnificent lakefront recreation center. Visit maggiedaleypark.com to learn more about the park and all its features and center operating hours. Park Hours: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Park 574
2540 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
This colorful play lot boasts fun for all ages. Big kids will love the zipline, 22-foot slide and pummel horses, while little ones will appreciate the rubbery surface, raised play structures and various things to climb on. Adults aren’t left out, either: There’s a walking path complete with fitness circuit equipment. When warm weather hits, there is also a natural stone water-spray area.
NEARBY DRUGSTORES AND WALK-IN CLINICS
Advocate Clinic at Walgreens |
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| 0.1 mi 151 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60601 800-323-8622 |
Store Hours: M-F 06:30 AM – 12:00 AM Sat 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sun 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Clinic Hours: M-F 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM Sat Closed Sun Closed |
Advocate Clinic at Walgreens |
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| 0.3 mi 79 W. Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 800-323-8622 |
Store Hours: M-F 06:30 AM – 08:00 PM Sat 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM Sun Closed |
Clinic Hours: M-F 08:00 AM – 07:00 PM Sat Closed Sun Closed |
CVS – Store #3674 |
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| 0.13 mi 105 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 312-244-1521 |
Store & Photo Hours: M-F 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sat 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM Sun 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM |
Pharmacy Hours: M-F 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM Sat Closed Sun Closed |
CVS – Store #8699 |
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| 0.2 mi 137 uth State Street Chicago, IL 60603 312-609-1215 |
Store & Photo Hours: M-F 07:00 AM – 09:00 PM Sat 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM Sun 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
Pharmacy Hours: M-F 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM Sat Closed Sun ClosedMinuteClinic Hours: M-F 07:30 AM – 1:30 PM; 02:30-6:30 PM Sat Closed Sun Closed |
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care |
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| 0.6 mi 180 Michigan Ave #1605 Chicago, IL 60601 |
Clinic Hours: M-F 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM Sat 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM Sun Closed |
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Walgreens |
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| 0.2 mi 122 S Michigan Ave Fl 1 Chicago, IL 60603 312-973-3708 |
Store Hours: M-F 07:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sat 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sun 08:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
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Walgreens |
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| 0.6 mi 2 N State St #1 #1 Chicago, IL 60602 312-332-0216 |
Store Hours: M-F 06:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sat 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sun 08:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
NEARBY HOSPITALS
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
225 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 227-4000
Mercy Hospital & Medical Center
2525 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 567-2000
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-2000
Rush University Medical Center
1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5000
University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
(866) 600-2273
University of Chicago Medicine
150 E Huron St #900, Chicago, IL 60611
(773) 834-4150