Location:
730 S. Springfield Ave.
Chicago, IL 60624
Supervisor:
Vacant (Sumner Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 746-5394
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Park No. 500 is 1.31 acres and it is located in the West Garfield Park community. The park's playground was renovated Fall 2016, Chicago Plays! Through Mayor Emanuel’s Chicago Plays! playground initiative, 327 playgrounds across the city were built or renovated from 2013 through 2016, ensuring every child in every neighborhood is within a 10-minute walk of a park or playground.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Sumner Park.
History
The Chicago Park District identified property at Springfield Avenue and Polk Street in the West Garfield Park Community Area for parkland. The District acquired this park property from the Catholic Bishop of Chicago in 1997 and acquired additional property from the City of Chicago in 2002 to complete the park. The park is developed with a playground and a basketball court.
Map & Facilities
Park No. 500 Picnic Grove
Park No. 500 Playground
Park No. 500 Walking Path
Park No. 500 Basketball Court - Outdoor
