Welcome to Clover Playground!
Welcome to Clover Playground!
The kiddos are having fun!
The kiddos are having fun!
Location:

2210 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614

Supervisor: Erik Gleaves
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 742-7898

 

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

This small 0.41 acre park is located in the Lincoln Park community (two blocks south of Fullerton Avenue, four blocks west of Racine Avenue). It contains a play-slab with two basketball standards and a playground.

While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our programs located at nearby Trebes or Oz Parks.

History

The now-affluent Lincoln Park community was experiencing decay in 1958, when the City of Chicago purchased this property on Southport Avenue for park development. The City of Chicago transferred the site to the Chicago Park District pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act of 1957. The new park was soon equipped with a basketball court, a sand box, playground apparatus. In 1992, the Park District thoroughly rehabilitated the park, installing a soft surface playground, planting trees, and adding ornamental iron fencing along Southport Avenue. The Sheffield Neighborhood Association led an effort to raise funds for the Clover Park improvements and other parks in the Lincoln Park area.

Officially designated Clover Park in 1975, the park was one of a number of properties named for plants and trees at the time. Clover is an herb characterized by trifoliate leaves and dense heads of flowers. Clover is a common pasture plant and its blossoms are a favorite of bees. Red clover is said to signify "dignity," white clover, "promise." The ancient Celts and Druids believed that clover, especially four-leaved clover, was sacred, giving rise to the modern notion that a four-leaved clover will bring good luck. The clover, or shamrock, is still associated with Ireland.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Clover Basketball Courts - Outdoor

2210 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

Clover Playground

2210 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

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Clover Basketball Courts - Outdoor

2210 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

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Clover Playgrounds
Clover Playground

2210 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
United States

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