1/14/26 LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT: Due to weather conditions, the lakefront trail is closed from North Ave. to Ohio St., as are the underpasses at North Ave., Division St., Oak St., and Chicago Ave. See the Lakefront Trail map here.
Kelly (John) Park
Description
This 1.27 acre park is located in the Lakeview neighborhood (approximately two blocks east of Clark Street, one block north of Wrigley Field). It contains a soft surface playground and a passive recreation area. While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at Gill Park.
History
The City of Chicago created this long, narrow park in the Lakeview neighborhood in 1979, dedicating it as Kelly Park the following year. The park honors neighborhood resident Private First Class John H. Kelly, who was killed in action in France during World War II. The Chicago Park District began leasing the three-block-long site in 1991, as part of a complex land swap with the City, and has continued leasing the property since 2018. In 1995, the Park District improved the greenspace by constructing a new soft surface playground.
Additional Information
For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.
Contact: Brandon Cunningham, President
Contact Email: kellyparkadvisory@gmail.com
