Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

Park Details

Main Address

4247 W. 31st St.
Chicago, IL 60623
United States

  • Tel: (312) 747-6608 | Main
Park Supervisor
Venus Roman-Valino
Park Hours
Closed
| 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

Description

Located in the South Lawndale community in the area often called Little Village, Piotrowski Park Cultural Center totals 23.76 acres and features a convertible domed pool for year round use, a gymnasium, fitness center and meeting rooms.

Outside, the park offers baseball fields, athletic fields for soccer or football, a playground, tennis courts and a new skate park.

Many of these spaces are available for rental. Patrons can play seasonal sports, picnic or skate at the facility. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and in the summer youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp. A therapeutic recreation specialty camp is offered in the summer as well.

In addition to programs, Piotrowski Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, such as concerts, Movies in the Park and holiday events.

History

In 1946, the Chicago Park District identified a site located at 31st Street and Keeler Avenue for developing a sizable new park for the South Lawndale Community Area as part of its Ten-Year Plan to increase recreational opportunities after World War II.  The Chicago Park District acquired this property in 1949.  Also, by 1949 seven temporary ball diamonds filled the large tract of land. During the next few years, the Park District made permanent improvements, including a playground, a comfort station, and a field house. A large outdoor swimming pool was constructed south of the fieldhouse in 1984. In recent years, the Park District added a new soft surface playground.

Originally known as Lawndale Park for the surrounding community, the site was renamed in 1974 to honor Lillian Piotrowski, a life-long neighborhood resident. Piotrowski devoted much of her life to politics and public service, and served as a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners at the time of her death.

Additional Information

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Facilities at Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

15 facilities

Programs at Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

Most programs run from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10 Online registration beings In-person registration begins
Day Camp at Piotrowski
Camp
General Interest
At least 6 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
$255.00
Gymnastics Camp at Piotrowski
Camp
Sports
At least 6 but less than 13
From June 23, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 3pm to 5:30pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$50.00
Lap Swim at Piotrowski
Open
Open
13 and up
From June 16, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Each Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday from 6pm to 7pm
Each Sunday from 12pm to 1pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$42.00
Parent and Tot Swim at Piotrowski
Open
Open
6 and under
From June 16, 2025 to August 10, 2025
Each Sunday,Saturday from 11am to 12pm
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 2pm to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$0.00
Rec Leader in Training at Piotrowski
Camp
Special Interest
At least 13 but less than 15
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 Saucedo School
Camp
Sports
At least 6 but less than 8
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

Events at Piotrowski (Lillian) Park

4 Events