Emerald Park
Emerald Park
Emerald Park
Emerald Park
Location:

5600 S. Emerald Ave.
Chicago, IL 60621

Supervisor: Delwin Butler (Sherman Park)
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6672

 

Hours

Park Hours
Weekday 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

Description

Located in the Englewood community, Emerald Park is 0.24 acres and is a great recreational destination for the entire family. This park contains a basketball court and benches to relax and enjoy nature.

History

As World War II drew to a close, the city began creating many new playgrounds and playlots to serve Chicago's growing population of young children. By 1945, the Bureau of Parks and Recreation had replaced an old fire station with a small playlot that included a sand box; a spray pool; a marble ring; playground equipment; and hopscotch, horseshoe, and basketball courts. As the bureau's practice was then to name sites for adjacent streets, the site became known as Emerald Park. The street name honors the heritage of many Chicago families who originate from lush, green Ireland, often termed the Emerald Isle. In 1957, the City transferred Emerald Park to the Chicago Park District pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. In the late 1970s, the Park District removed the playground equipment and re-developed the park, devoting most of the site to new basketball courts, and adding a planted area.  In 2012, the park was expanded when the Chicago Park District acquired the adjacent vacant property from the City of Chicago.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Emerald Playlot Basketball Court

5600 S. Emerald Ave.
Chicago, IL 60621
United States

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Emerald Playlot Basketball Court

5600 S. Emerald Ave.
Chicago, IL 60621
United States

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