Emmerson (Louis) Park

Park Details

Main Address

1820 W. Granville Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
United States

  • Tel: (773) 761-0433 | Main
Park Supervisor
Gilbert Ruiz
Park Hours
Open
| 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Emmerson (Louis) Park

Description

Located in the West Ridge community (at the corner of Granville and Ridge Avenues), this 2.60 acre park contains a small fieldhouse with a kitchen, a playground with sandbox and spray pool, two tennis courts and two basketball standards.

History

The population of the West Ridge neighborhood had grown from 7,500 residents in 1920 to 40,000 residents ten years later, and there were few public parks in the area. The park commission acquired a two-acre parcel from the Chicago Town and Tennis Club, adjacent to the Chicago Elk Club in 1931. Emmerson Park was the last of the Lincoln Park Commission’s seven neighborhood parks. Although the new park was quite small, it was improved as a lovely green space with a wading pool, a children's playground, tennis courts, gardens, and a comfort station.  In 1934, Emmerson Park became part of the Chicago Park District’s portfolio when the Lincoln Park Commission was consolidated into the Chicago Park District. The Park District remodeled Emmerson Park comfort station into a recreation center in 1961.

Emmerson Park honors Louis L. Emmerson (1863-1941), who was Governor of Illinois during the park's creation. Having served as Secretary of State for three terms beginning in 1916, Emmerson was elected Governor in 1928 and remained in office until 1933.

Additional Information

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

Programs at Emmerson (Louis) Park

Most programs run from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10 Online registration beings In-person registration begins
Play Camp at Emmerson
Camp
General Interest
At least 3 but less than 6
From August 11, 2025 to August 15, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 1pm
$30.00
Rec Leader in Training at Emmerson
Camp
Special Interest
At least 13 but less than 16
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Sports Camp at Emmerson
Camp
Sports
At least 8 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$105.00

Events at Emmerson (Louis) Park

1 Events