Humboldt Park Wellness Center Wins Architectural Excellence Award as Barrio Arts Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Humboldt Park ·
The Humboldt Park Wellness Center has been recognized for its innovative design, winning the Healthcare & Research People's Choice Award at the 2025 AIA Chicago Design Excellence Awards. Designed by architectural firm JGMA, the state-of-the-art $30 million facility provides essential health and fitness services to residents through comprehensive amenities including a swimming pool, indoor track, and dedicated community spaces with direct views of Humboldt Park.
Meanwhile, the community celebrated a cultural milestone as the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture hosted its 25th annual Barrio Arts Festival on July 12-13. The silver anniversary celebration featured performances by Puerto Rican artists brought directly from the island, including Calma Carmona, Hermes Croatto, and Los Pleneros del Callejón, who composed an original song specifically for the festival. Over 50 vendors showcased unique art, clothing, and food while community trolley tours, artist workshops, and a domino tournament rounded out the festivities.
"Our community celebrates many ethnicities, and every member of this community will have access to this center. This center represents health equity in action," said José Sánchez, President and CEO of Humboldt Park Health. Residents interested in the award-winning wellness facility can inquire about sliding-scale memberships, which are available to households making less than $70,000 annually.
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