Langley Playlot Park
Langley Playlot Park
Langley Playlot Park
Langley Playlot Park
Langley Playlot Park
Langley Playlot Park
Location:

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628

Supervisor: Tarria Tyner
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6576

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm

Description

Located in the Pullman neighborhood, Langley Park is 1.19 acres and it is a recreational destination enjoyed by park patrons and their families. This park contains a playground, basketball court and walking path. At Langley Park, park patrons enjoy playing basketball and using the walking track.

History

In 1948, the City of Chicago purchased property along South Langley Avenue, using Playground Bond funds.  Three years later, the City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation transformed the site into a playlot. The City transferred the playlot to the Chicago Park District in 1957 pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act.  The Chicago Park District acquired more land from the City of Chicago in 1995 expanding the park.

The park takes its name from the adjacent street. Langley Avenue was named for Ester Gunderson Langley, a relative of members of S.T. Gunderson & Sons, a 19th-century Chicago real estate development firm. The family patriarch, Sivert Tobias Gunderson (1839--), had come to Chicago from Norway in 1848 and made his money trading grain and lumber. He eventually bought a commercial lake vessel, a sawmill, and significant amounts of real estate. The Gundersons also named two other Chicago streets, Gladys and Haskins, for S.T.'s granddaughter Gladys Haskins. Gladys' name also graces a west side park.

Parking/Directions

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

 

Map & Facilities

Langley Playlot Basketball Court - Outdoor

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
United States

Langley Playlot Playground

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
United States

Langley Playlot Walking Path

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
United States

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Langley Playlot Basketball Court - Outdoor

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
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Langley Playlot Playground

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
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Langley Playlot Walking Path

11255 S. Langley Ave.
Chicago, IL 60628
United States

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