Location:
2731 South Eleanor Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Supervisor:
Claire Roggeveen (Eleanor Boathouse/Park No. 571)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-7002
Hours
Park Hours
Description
This small playground is located in the Bridgeport Community. Formerly known as Eleanor Park, the park is 0.39 acres and it features a playground and water fountain. 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 Park No. 571.
History
This Bridgeport playground pays tribute to Private Florian S. Jacolik (1924-1944), who served in the army during World War II. Jacolik was killed in action while fighting in France on August 15, 1944. Jacolik was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
Until 1999, the park was known as Eleanor Park for the neighboring street. Sometime before 1950, the City of Chicago began leasing this park site from Peoples Gas Company. The City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation managed the park until 1959, when the Chicago Park District took over the lease. Peoples Gas sold the property to the Park District in 1976.
Advisory Council
Contact:
James Burns, South Branch PAC President
Email:
southbranchpac@gmail.com
Meeting Details:
2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
Due to an abundance of caution Park Advisory Council meetings will be held virtually. Please contact the South Branch Park Advisory Council for meeting information.
