Location:
4227 S. Greenwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60653
Supervisor:
Kisha Taylor (Kennicott Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-7138
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Chamberlain Triangle Park is located in the Kenwood Community. This 0.2 acre park features passive green space. It is an active community park.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Kennicott Park.
History
In 1881, the South Park Commissioners acquired land from real estate developers Miller and Chamberlain and dedicated a triangle of land in their new Kenwood subdivision to the City of Chicago for use as a public park. In 1892, the Chicago City Council named the site Lakewood Point, combining the names of two adjacent streets, Lake Park Avenue and Greenwood Street.
After 1908, the Special Park Commission planted numerous shrubs and flowers; constructed an iron fence around the property; and renamed it Chamberlain Triangle for the original developer. The Special Park Commission was disbanded in 1915, and Chamberlain Triangle passed to the Bureau of Parks and Recreation. This green space was transferred to the Chicago Park District in 1957 pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act.