Location:
1851 W. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60622
Supervisor:
Shandrel Starks (Commercial Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 742-7558
Hours
Park Hours
Description
This small park is located in the West Town community. The park is 0.22 acres and it features a playground, swings, and a community garden. It is an active community park.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby Commercial Club Park.
History
In 1969, the Chicago Park District identified a .16-acre property for playground development in the heavily-industrialized West Town community. Using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds, the Park District acquired the site in 1972 and soon replaced the vacant lot's single basketball standard with a shaded playground and a small spray pool. Recent improvements include a soft surface playground and ornamental iron fencing.
Following its then-common practice of naming parks for plants and trees, the Park District designated the site Snowberry Park in 1974. The snowberry is a handsome shrub bearing small, pinkish flowers and white berries.
Advisory Council
Contact:
Amy Bilton, Commercial PAC President
Email:
commercialparkinfo@gmail.com
Meeting Details:
The 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm Commercial Park
Map & Facilities
Snowberry Park Community Garden
