Ashe Beach Park
Ashe Beach Park
Ashe Beach Park
Ashe Beach Park
Location:

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649

Supervisor: Ryan Morris (Rainbow Beach Park)
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 745-1479

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Description

Located in the South Shore Community Area, Ashe Beach Park totals 2.31 acres and is an ideal location for family gatherings, and to enjoy nature. Ashe Beach Park has a playground and outdoor tennis courts.

History

Ashe Beach Park lies along Lake Michigan in Chicago's South Shore Community Area. The Chicago Park District purchased the park site in 1979 with the help of Community Development Block Grant funds, and developed the park during the 1980’s through an Illinois Department of Conservation grant. In October 1993, the Park District officially designated the park Arthur Ashe Beach and Park in honor of tennis champion Arthur Ashe (1943-1993), who had died earlier that year of complications due to AIDS. The South Shore community believed that the name change would inspire young people to use the park.

At the top of his tennis game, Ashe ranked No. 1 in the world and won three of four Grand Slam tournaments, the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and the Australian Open. As captain of the Davis Cup team, he recorded 13 wins, leading the U.S. to consecutive victories in 1981 and 1982. Ashe also served as chairman of the Black Tennis and Sports Foundation, a non-profit group devoted to assisting black athletes and sports organizations. In addition, he was active in creating inner-city youth tennis camps in Chicago and elsewhere.

Advisory Council

Contact: Rainbow Beach Advisory Council
Phone: (773) 554-8056
Meeting Details:

Out of an abundance of caution Park Advisory Council Meetings will be held virtually for the near future. Please contact the Rainbow Beach PAC for details.

Parking/Directions

For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.

Map & Facilities

Ashe Beach Park Community Gardens

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

Ashe Beach Playground

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

Ashe Beach Tennis Courts

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

Ashe Beach Park Community Gardens

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

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Ashe Beach Playground

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
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Ashe Beach Tennis Courts

2701 E. 74th St.
Chicago, IL 60649
United States

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