Wentworth Park
Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink
Chicago Blackhawks Ice Skating Rink
Playground
Future Dog-Friendly Area to be constructed in 2022
Future Dog-Friendly Area to be constructed in 2022
Location:

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638

Supervisor: Tricia Orszula
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6993

 

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 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday 10:30 am-8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Description

Located in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, Wentworth Park totals 15.81 acres and features a gymnasium, multi-purpose clubrooms, and an indoor pool (Wentworth Kennedy School). Outdoor, the park offers baseball/softball/football/soccer/ fields, tennis/ basketball courts, a playground and spray pool. Additionally, a new ice rink has been added for the entire family enjoyment. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our multi-purpose clubrooms and gymnasium.

Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, aquatics, preschool activities, gymnastics and arts & crafts. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and in the summer, youth can participate in the Chicago Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

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

History

Soon after World War II, the Chicago Park District began a major initiative to create new parks for the first time in many years. This Ten Year Plan identified 43 sites in neighborhoods with few recreational facilities and in undeveloped areas which were starting to boom. The Park District acquired property from 1947-1955 in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood, an area which doubled in population between 1940 and 1950. Before any improvements were made, the Board of Education requested that the northeastern corner of the park be devoted to a new elementary school. The Park District sold the property to the board, and began improving the remaining parkland in 1956. By the time the Board of Education constructed John H. Kinzie Elementary School the following year, Wentworth Park included an athletic field; volleyball, basketball, horse shoe, and tennis courts; and a children's playground. The Park District added a recreation building and sun deck in 1964. In 1965, the Board of Education built the new Kennedy High School on 56th Street across from Wentworth Park. For years, the Park District has provided jointly-operated programs from both of the schools.

John Wentworth (1815-1888), a well-known early settler and civic leader, originally owned much of the land located near what became the park. Raised in New Hampshire and a graduate of Dartmouth College, Wentworth decided to head west to seek his fortune at the age of 21. He was soon hired as editor of the Chicago Democrat, and also began studying the law. He went on to serve five terms in Congress, and two terms as Mayor of Chicago. Considered one of the city's most flamboyant politicians, he was known as "Long John" Wentworth because of his six-foot-six tall, three-hundred-pound physique.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Kennedy High School Pool (CPS) at Wentworth Park

6325 W 56th St.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

:
(312) 747-1276

Wentworth Baseball Field

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Basketball Court

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Clubroom

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Fieldhouse

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Gymnasium

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Ice Rink

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

:
(312) 442-2194

Wentworth Playground

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Tennis Courts

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Wentworth Water Spray Feature

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

Kennedy High School Pool
Kennedy High School Pool (CPS) at Wentworth Park

6325 W 56th St.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

:
(312) 747-1276
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Wentworth Baseball Field

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

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Wentworth Basketball Court

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

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Wentworth Clubroom

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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Wentworth Fieldhouse

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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Wentworth Gymnasium

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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Wentworth Ice Rink
Wentworth Ice Rink

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

:
(312) 442-2194
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Wentworth Playground

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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Wentworth Tennis Courts

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
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Wentworth Water Spray Feature
Wentworth Water Spray Feature

5625 S. Mobile Ave.
Chicago, IL 60638
United States

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