Rainey Park
Rainey Park
Rainey Park Fieldhouse
Rainey Park Fieldhouse
Rainey Park Gym
Rainey Park Gym
Rainey Park Baseball Field
Rainey Park Baseball Field
Rainey Park Tennis Courts
Rainey Park Tennis Courts
Rainey Park Sand Volleyball
Rainey Park Sand Volleyball
Rainey Park Playground
Rainey Park Playground
Enjoying a brisk run in the park
Enjoying a brisk run in the park
Rainey Park Club Room
Rainey Park Club Room
Rainey Park Football/Soccer Field
Rainey Park Football/Soccer Field
Rainey Park Football/Soccer Field
Rainey Park Football/Soccer Field
Rainey Park Baseball Field
Rainey Park Baseball Field
Location:

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652

Supervisor: Amanda Burke
Phone Numbers: Main (773) 284-0696

 

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

Description

Located in the Scottsdale/Greater Ashburn Community, Rainey Park totals 14.25 acres and features a gymnasium and a multi-purpose room. Outside, the park offers baseball/soccer fields, tennis courts, walking path, and a playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our fields.

Park-goers can participate in Park Kids, youth sports classes, adult fitness & Early Childhood programs.  After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer, youth can participate in the Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Rainey Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as Pumpkin Patch, Turkey Trot and other holiday-themed events.

History

The establishment of Ashburn Flying Field, a World War I pilot training facility and Chicago's first airport, spurred development in Chicago's Ashburn community. By the late 1920s, area residents needed a park to serve their fledgling community. On October 19, 1929, the South Park Commission agreed to purchase a substantial property in Ashburn. Unfortunately, the stock market crashed just ten days later, and the resulting financial hardships prevented the South Park Commission from improving the site. In 1934, the City's 22 independent park boards were consolidated into the Chicago Park District, and the newly-formed agency took control of the Ashburn property. Park District designers soon developed a preliminary plan for the site. Though the initial park plans were not executed, the property did serve as a temporary nursery.  In 1942, when the U.S. Defense Department condemned the northern half of the park for a Chrysler Corporation airplane factory, the Park District purchased property to the south to complete the park’s footprint. In late 1945, the Chicago Housing Authority leased Rainey Park to provide temporary housing for returning World War II veterans. The lease ended in December, 1956, at which time the Park District sold a portion of its land to the Chicago Board of Education for the new Hancock Elementary School. On January 13, 1959, the Park District officially named the park Edward J. Rainey (1905-1911), an influential South Park Commissioner who advocated neighborhood park creation. Also in 1959, improvements finally began at Rainey Park. Park facilities soon included a baseball diamond, tennis and horseshoe courts, and playground equipment.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Rainey Baseball Field

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Clubroom

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Fieldhouse

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Football/Soccer Field

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Gymnasium

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Playground

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Sand Volleyball Court

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Tennis Court

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

Rainey Baseball Field

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

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Rainey Clubroom

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
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Rainey Fieldhouse

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

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Rainey Football/Soccer Field

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
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Rainey Gymnasium

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

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Rainey Playground
Rainey Playground

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

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Rainey Sand Volleyball Court

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
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Rainey Tennis Court

4350 W. 79th St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

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