Notice of Request to Unname West Chatham Park

May 14, 2025

THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT HAS RECEIVED A REQUEST TO UNNAME WEST CHATHAM PARK LOCATED AT 8223 SOUTH PRINCETON AVENUE, CHICGAO, IL 60620 IN THE CHATHAM COMMUNITY, IN THE 6TH WARD.

THIS NOTICE INITIATES A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS TO ENCOURAGE FEEDBACK FROM THE COMMUNITY ON A NEW NAME FOR THE PARK.

AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NOTICE PERIOD, THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE MAY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD THAT IT APPROVE THAT THE PARK NAME BE UNNAMED BASED ON COMMUNITY INPUT PROVIDED FROM THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD. A PROPOSED UNNAMING OF A PARK OR A PARK FEATURE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE ONLY UPON A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD.


TO SUBMIT COMMENTS, YOU MAY:

  • Call (312) 742-0067
  • Write to the Chicago Park District, Department of Legislative & Community Affairs, 
    4830 S Western Ave Chicago, IL 60609
  • Email us at LCA@ChicagoParkDistrict.com
  • Or submit your comments through the form below.

 

About the Proposed Naming

The Chicago Park District assigns an official park number to every property. West Chatham Park’s original park number is 249.

The park was officially named West Chatham Park in 1953. Between 1967 and 1975, the Park District and the Board of Education jointly offered recreational programming at West Chatham Park and adjacent Simeon Vocational High School. In 1989, the Park District upgraded the park, installing a new soft surface playground and constructing an attractive club room addition to the comfort station. In 2000, the Board of Education transferred adjacent property to the Park District for the park’s expansion.

Located in the Chatham community, West Chatham Park totals 14.30 acres and features a multi-purpose clubroom. Outside, the park offers an interactive spray pool, baseball/softball diamonds, playground, and basketball/tennis courts. This request to unname West Chatham Park was brought forth by Alderman Hall, who is seeking feedback from community members on potential new names for the park. 

Learn more:  View the West Chatham Park Unnaming Presentation

The comment period for this naming ends on July 3, 2025.

 

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