Pickleball Comes to Kenwood and DuSable Unveils Paris Exhibition: Hyde Park's Spring Calendar Is Heating Up

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Hyde Park · March 3, 2026

Hyde Park and its neighboring Kenwood community are serving up some exciting news this week — literally. Chicago's largest indoor pickleball facility is expanding to Kenwood next month, bringing one of the country's fastest-growing sports right to the South Side's doorstep. The move signals growing confidence in the area's recreational scene and promises a fun new social hub for neighbors of all ages looking to stay active as the weather warms.

Meanwhile, culture lovers have a major date to circle: the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is set to open a sweeping new exhibition next month exploring how Black American artists found freedom — and international fame — in Paris. The show promises to be a visually stunning and historically rich addition to Hyde Park's already vibrant cultural calendar, and a perfect complement to the neighborhood's ongoing arts renaissance.

And for those who love the lakefront, don't miss the upcoming public meeting on the Morgan Shoal shoreline project — your chance to weigh in on improvements that could reshape Hyde Park's beloved waterfront for generations. Hyde Park's spring is shaping up to be one for the books. Keep an eye on the DuSable Museum's website for the Paris exhibition opening date, find your nearest pickleball court, and stay tuned to the Hyde Park Herald for details on the Morgan Shoal community meeting!

Sources:
1. https://www.hpherald.com/news/
2. https://www.hpherald.com/news/local/