Location:
6200 S. Kimbark Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Supervisor:
Gerald Washington (Harris Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-7661
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Located in the Woodlawn community, Huckleberry Park is an idyllic location for families to spend a portion of their day relaxing, enjoying nature and the outdoors. This park is 0.31 acres and it contains a soft- service playground with swings, slides, and climbing elements.
History
The Chicago Park District acquired this park site in 1969, officially naming it Huckleberry Park in 1974. The park was one of a number of properties named for trees and plants at this time. The huckleberry, or gaylussacia, is a small evergreen shrub. Some varieties of huckleberry are grown for their attractive flowers, others for their edible fruits. The plant's Latin name honors noted French chemist Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850). Gay-Lussac's law concerning the volume of gases permitted the development of the food-canning industry. In his time, Gay-Lussac was also known for his hot air balloon experiments. In 1804, he ascended to 22,000 feet.
