This website is sponsored by the Seminole Football Parent Association (SFPA). It's sole purpose is to inform and highlight the Chicago Jr. Bear and Wildwood Seminole Football/Cheer programs. The SFPA is a 501(c)3 organization.
Wildwood Park is located at 6950 N. Hiawatha Avenue, closest intersection is Touhy and Caldwell. It shares the park with Wildwood School which is in the top 10 for Chicago Public Schools system ranking.
The Chicago Park District Jr. Bear Program has been around for over 50 years. It gave neighborhood parks an opportunity to play football against other parks in the City, with the championship game played at Soldier Field. The Wildwood Jr. Bear program has been in this program for over 30 years.. The Jr . Bear Program has age and weight guidelines which means approximately 90% of the neighborhood kids are unable to participate.
The Wildwood Seminoles were created in 2005 through the Chicagoland American Youth Football League (AYF), to give kids in the neighborhood who are not able to play for the Jr. Bear program an opportunity to play tackle football. The Seminole program allows children to play tackle football from ages 6-14. All levels have age and weight guidelines to ensure player safety. Both programs give the entire community an opportunity to play competitive tackle football.