Meyering Playground Park Fieldhouse
Meyering Playground Park Fieldhouse
Location:

7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60619

Supervisor: Solomon Smith
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6545

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday Closed
Monday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Description

Located at 7140 S. King Drive in the Park Manor community, Meyering Park totals 3.69 acres and features two multi-purpose clubrooms. Outside, the park offers an interactive spray pool, baseball diamonds, two playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, and basketball courts. Many of the spaces, including clubrooms and outdoor field are available for rental.

Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, kick boxing and other fitness programs. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and in the summer youth attend the Chicago Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Meyering Park hosts various special events throughout the year for the entire family.

History

The City of Chicago established Meyering Park in 1926 on Board of Education property in the heart of the Greater Grand Crossing community. By 1930, the Bureau of Parks and Recreation had added a small recreational building with open shelters at each end and installed a playfield that could be flooded for ice skating in winter. In 1947 the shelters were enclosed to create an entirely year-round facility. A few years later, the City built a spray pool in the park. The Chicago Park District assumed management of Meyering Park in 1959, redesigning the landscape and remodelling the fieldhouse during the 1960s. In 1991, the Board of Education transferred ownership of the property to the Park District, which soon rehabilitated the athletic field, constructed a walking trail, and installed an interactive waterplay area.

The park honors William D. Meyering (1893--1976), 8th Ward Alderman from 1923 through 1930. Though parks were often named for standing aldermen in the 1920s, Meyering had also distinguished himself through his military service in World War I, during which he lost his right arm. Cited for his gallantry, Meyering became the first living American to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. The French government awarded him the Croix de Guerre. After resigning as alderman, Meyering was elected to a single term as Cook County Sheriff. Six years later, he was appointed Chief Probation Officer for Cook County, a position he held until his retirement in 1972.

Advisory Council

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Meyering Basketball Court

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Clubrooms

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Baseball Field

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Football/Soccer Field

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Park Community Garden

7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Fieldhouse

7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Playground

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

Meyering Water Playground

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
United States

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Meyering Basketball Court

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Clubrooms

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Baseball Field

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Football/Soccer Field

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Park Community Garden

7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Fieldhouse

7140 S. Martin Luther King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Playground

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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Meyering Water Playground

7140 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619
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