Location:
6404 S. Ellis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
Supervisor:
Gerald Washington (Harris Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-2706
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Located in the Woodlawn neighborhood, Mamie Till-Mobley Park is 0.66 acres and it is an idyllic location for families to spend a portion of their day relaxing, enjoying nature and the outdoors. This park contains a playground with swings, slides, climbing apparatus, basketball court. Activities that are played at this park include basketball.
History
In 1956, the City of Chicago acquired land to create this small park on South Ellis Avenue near 64th Street as part of a City-wide program to provide additional recreational space in under-served neighborhoods like Woodlawn. Woodlawn's population increased by 23% between 1930 and 1960, though there was virtually no new construction during that period. At the same time, the proportion of African-American residents in Woodlawn rose from 13% to 89%. In 1957, the City transferred the small playground to the Chicago Park District, along with more than 200 other properties, pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. In 1969, at the urging of the 63-6400 Ellis Block Club, the Park District acquired vacant property adjacent to the original park site. The lot became part of 64th & Ellis Park in 1974, tripling the park's size and providing room for new basketball and volleyball courts. The Park District rehabilitated the playground area in 1984 and again in 1990. The Park District acquired land in 2012 from the City completing the park’s expansion.
In 2004, 64th and Ellis Park was renamed to honor Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother of Emmett Till.
Advisory Council
Contact:
Genora Stone, President
Email:
mamietillmobleypac@gmail.com
Meeting Details:
Meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30pm
Out of an abundance of caution Park Advisory Council Meetings will be held virtually for the near future. Please contact the Mamie Til Mobley PAC for details.
Map & Facilities
Mamie-Till Basketball Courts - Outdoors
