Celebrating the new Chicago Plays playground at Merrill Park
Celebrating the new Chicago Plays playground at Merrill Park
The new Chicago Plays! Playground at Merrill Park
The new Chicago Plays! Playground at Merrill Park
The new Chicago Plays is a great addition to the Merrill Park community
The new Chicago Plays is a great addition to the Merrill Park community
Location:

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617

Supervisor: Joe Lewis (Trumbull Park)
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 747-6759

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm

Description

Located in the South Deering community, Merrill Playground Park totals 3.15 acres and it includes a baseball field, outdoor basketball court, and a water spray feature.

History

The South Deering community's Merrill Park takes its name from adjacent Merrill Avenue, in turn named for early southside real estate developer George W. Merrill. By 1930, South Deering was a heavily industrial area just entering a period of substantial residential growth. During the following decade, the City used federal New Deal funds for local improvements, including paving and widening 103rd Street through South Deering. The street improvements soon prompted residential development. The new subdivision north of 103rd Street was known as Calumet Gardens, and later as Jeffrey Manor. In 1942, the developers donated the site of Merrill Park to the City for use as a public park.  Few improvements were made, however, until after the City transferred the property to the Chicago Park District in 1957 pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. Shortly thereafter, the Park District developed a plan for the park, installing an athletic field, a playground, and grass, trees, and shrubs. In 1970, a spray pool was added. The Park District constructed a new soft surface playground in 1991.

Advisory Council

Contact: Brenda Waters,   President
Meeting Details:

1st Saturday of the month at 2:00pm

Out of an abundance of caution Park Advisory Council Meetings will be held virtually for the near future. Please contact the Merrill PAC for details.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Merrill Playground

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Merrill Playground Baseball Field

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Merrill Playground Basketball

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Merrill Playground Water Spray Feature

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

Merrill Playground
Merrill Playground

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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Merrill Playground Baseball Field

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
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Merrill Playground Basketball

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
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Merrill Playground Water Spray Feature

2154 E. 97th St.
Chicago, IL 60617
United States

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