Senka Park Fieldhouse
Senka Park Fieldhouse
Location:

5400 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60632

Supervisor: Danielle Radojevich
Phone Numbers: Main (773) 581-8329

 

Hours

Park Hours
Weekday Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Weekday Time slot Comment
Sunday Closed
Monday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Tuesday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Wednesday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Thursday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Friday 5:30 pm-9:00 pm
Saturday Closed

Description

Located in the Chicago Lawn community, Senka Park is 17.50 acres and it features a playground,  water feature,  softball/baseball diamonds, basketball courts, and soccer fields. 

 

History

The Chicago Park District created Senka Park in 1971 on an abandoned rail yard leased by the city from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. When in 1990 the railroad announced plans to terminate the lease and sell the parkland for development, the community protested. Fortunately, the park district, with the help of the Trust for Public Land, successfully negotiated the purchase of the leased property, together with adjoining land, and tripled the park's size. . The Chicago Park District acquired land from 1991-1993 to create this park. The Park District, the Board of Eucation, and the City pooled their resources to develop state-of-the-art recreational facilities at this site.

In 1984, this park was named for Edward "Duke" Senka, a long-time Park District employee. Senka rose from physical instructor to supervisor of recreation between 1941 and his death in 1983.

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Senka Basketball Court

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Baseball Field

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Football/Soccer Field

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Fieldhouse

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Playground

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Spray Feature

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

Senka Volleyball Court

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Basketball Court

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Baseball Field

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Football/Soccer Field

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Fieldhouse

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Playground

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
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Senka Spray Feature

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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Senka Volleyball Court

5656 S. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL 60629
United States

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