Scottsdale Park

Park Details

Main Address

4637 W. 83rd St.
Chicago, IL 60652
United States

  • Tel: (773) 284-1826 | Main
Park Supervisor
Michelle Drez
Park Hours
Open
| 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Scottsdale Park

Description

Located in the Scottsdale neighborhood, Scottsdale Park totals 2.46 acres and features a gymnasium, fitness center, boxing ring, and multi-purpose rooms. Outside, the park offers two baseball diamonds, a playground & a small picnic area. Indoor & outdoor spaces are also available for rentals. 

Park-goers can participate in a variety of year-round programs including youth sports, tiny tot & preschool programs, tumbling, arts & crafts, adult fitness  & boxing. Scottsdale Park also offers music lessons for all ages and a Senior Citizen Club.  During the summer youth attend the Chicago Park District’s popular six-week Day Camp program.

In addition to programs, Scottsdale Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as our Park Showcase, Boxing Showcase, and other holiday-themed events.

History

During World War I, Ashburn Flying Field, a pilot training facility and Chicago's first airport, was established in the sparsely-settled Ashburn community. By the late 1940s, the area's population was beginning to surge, but residents had few recreational opportunities. In 1952, builder/developer Raymond Lutgert subdivided the old air field, creating the new community of Scottsdale, named for Lutgert's son, Scott. Among the significant institutions in the quickly-growing subdivision was St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Parish, which built a temporary church at West 83rd Street and South Scottsdale Avenue before the end of 1953. The Chicago Park District acquired the land in 1955 to create this park. The Park District soon remodeled the temporary church for use as a recreation building, and improved the site with playground equipment, a softball diamond, and a basketball and volleyball court. In 1979, the Park District demolished the original church structure to make way for a new fieldhouse, dedicated in September, 1981. More recently, the Park District added a combination football/soccer field and a new soft surface playground.

Additional Information

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

Programs at Scottsdale Park

Most programs run from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10 Online registration beings In-person registration begins
Boxing at Scottsdale
Instruction
Sports - Boxing
At least 6 but less than 18
From June 23, 2025 to August 14, 2025
Each Monday,Wednesday,Thursday from 4pm to 8:30pm
$10.00
Day Camp at Scottsdale
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 10am to 4pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
$295.00

Events at Scottsdale Park

2 Events