Rowan Park Lobby
Rowan Park Lobby
Rowan Park Gymnasium
Rowan Park Gymnasium
Rowan Park Baseball Field
Rowan Park Baseball Field
Rowan Park
Rowan Park
Location:

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617

Supervisor: Marquise Hughes
Phone Numbers: Main (773) 646-3180

 

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 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Description

Located at 11546 S. Ave. L in the East Side neighborhood, Rowan Park totals 18.52 acres and features a gymnasium and multi-purpose clubrooms. Outside, the park offers an ice rink, ball fields, and a playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our gymnasium, fields, and multi-purpose clubrooms.

Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports and preschool activities. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer, youth can participate in the Chicago Park District’s popular six-week day camp. Play Camp, a specialty camp for preschool age children is also offered during the summer.

In addition to programs, Rowan Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, including Winter Wonderland and other holiday-themed events.

History

The Chicago Park District began land acquisition in 1945 to create this park and completed it in 1948, hoping to give East Side residents relief from the starkness of surrounding steel mills and manufacturing plants. Despite these good intentions, the 18 plus acre site remained unimproved for at least a decade. Improvements began in 1959. The Park District has since installed athletic fields, a running track, a fieldhouse, and, quite recently, a combination ice skating and roller-skating rink.

In 1959, the park was named to honor former 10th Ward Alderman William A. Rowan, who served the area in the 1920s and 1930s. Rowan was also a two-term Representative to the U.S. Congress. While in office, he sponsored much legislation to improve the health, welfare, education, and recreational opportunities of children.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Rowan Baseball Field

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Clubroom

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Fieldhouse

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Football/Soccer Field

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Gymnasium

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Park - South East Softball Little League | Concession

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

:
(773) 629-7422

Rowan Playground

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Rowan Spray Feature

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Baseball Field

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Clubroom

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Fieldhouse

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Football/Soccer Field

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Gymnasium

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Park - South East Softball Little League | Concession

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

:
(773) 629-7422
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Rowan Playground
Rowan Playground

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Rowan Spray Feature

11546 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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