Oakdale Park Fieldhouse
Oakdale Park Fieldhouse
Parks Kids dancing
Enjoying a dance exercise during a rotation of Park Kids
Halloween fun
Getting ready for Halloween!
Location:

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643

Supervisor: Brazhal Brewer
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6569

 

Hours

Facility 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
Fieldhouse Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday Closed
Monday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am-5:30 pm
Saturday Closed

Description

Located in the Washington Heights neighborhood, Oakdale Park totals 9.71 acres and features two multi-purpose clubrooms. Outside, the park offers a playground, spray pool, four baseball diamonds, and an outdoor pool. 

Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, baseball and football leagues, karate, line dancing, and arts & crafts. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer, youth attend the Chicago Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Oakdale Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as holiday-themed events.

History

At the close of the World War II, the Chicago Park District initiated a Ten Year Plan to increase recreational opportunities in under-served and rapidly-growing areas of the City. Among the neighborhoods identified for park development was Oakdale, where housing construction was rapidly depleting vacant land. The Park District acquired the 9 plus acre park site in 1946 then vacated streets and alleys in 1947 to expand the park site, and soon developed plans for the park. Park improvements were slow to materialize, however, due to the flurry of construction at other parks throughout the City. By 1955, Oakdale Park had an athletic field, playground equipment, and a comfort station, which was improved and expanded in 1959. During the 1960s, the Park District asked local residents to choose between further expansion of the recreational building and a new swimming pool. Residents opted for the pool, constructed in 1969. A soft surface playground area and ornamental fencing were added in the 1990s.

Oakdale Park takes its name from the surrounding neighborhood within Chicago's Washington Heights community. In the 19th century, oak groves stood throughout the area, inspiring the name Oakdale. The Oakdale neighborhood developed east of Halsted Street before World War II. When construction of single-family homes began west of Halsted during the war, the Oakdale name was applied to this area as well. 

Advisory Council

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Oakdale Basketball Court

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Clubrooms

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Baseball Field

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Fieldhouse

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Football/Soccer Field

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Pool

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

:
(312) 745-4834

Oakdale Picnic Grove

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Playground

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

Oakdale Spray Pool

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

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Oakdale Basketball Court

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Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Clubrooms

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Baseball Field

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Fieldhouse

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Football/Soccer Field

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Park Pool
Oakdale Pool

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

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(312) 745-4834
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Oakdale Picnic Grove

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Playground

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
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Oakdale Spray Pool

965 W. 95th St.
Chicago, IL 60643
United States

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