Stanton Building & Basketball Court
Stanton Building & Basketball Court
Stanton Indoor Pool Learn to Swim
Youth Learn to swim
Stanton Family Swim
Stanton Family Swim
Location:

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Supervisor: Ariel Hernandez
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 742-7896

 

Hours

Park Hours
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
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Description

Located in the Near North Community, Stanton Park totals 6.51 acres and features an indoor pool, gymnasium and two club meeting rooms. Outside, the park offers baseball fields, basketball courts, an athletic field for football or soccer and a playground.

Many of these spaces are available for rental. Park-goers can play seasonal sports 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.

In addition to programs, Stanton Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, such as community picnics and concerts.

History

Named for Edwin M. Stanton (1814-1869) Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln, Stanton Park opened to the public in 1910. Since its 1869 creation, the Lincoln Park Commission's primary responsibility was to improve and manage Lincoln Park and its connecting boulevards. By the turn of the century, however, administrators were concerned about living conditions in congested neighborhoods within their jurisdiction.  In an effort to create new playground parks, the commission put forth a successful bond issue in 1907. This allowed the acquisition of land for Stanton and Seward Parks and improvements to Lake Shore Playground, which was already part of the Lincoln Park System.  The Lincoln Park District acquired land for the park in 1908 and expanded the park from 1925 until 1930.  In 1934, the park became part of the Chicago Park District’s portfolio when the Lincoln Park District and 21 other park commissions were consolidated into the Chicago Park District.  The Chicago Park District expanded the park again in 1960 and 1978.  A portion of the park was acquired by the Town of Lakeview, the City of Chicago was the successor and transferred ownership of this property of the park to the Chicago Park District pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act of 1957 completing the park’s expansion.  The District also leases a portion of the park from the Chicago Board of Education.  The original Stanton Park fieldhouse was demolished and replaced with a natatorium and swimming facility. The construction of a gymnasium addition in 1971 allowed for additional recreational programming.

Schedules

  Stanton Park - Sept. 16 - Dec. 8 - Fall Pool Schedule

Advisory Council

Contact: Jolanda Bailey,   President
Email: Stantonparkchicago@gmail.com
Meeting Details:

3rd Tuesday of the month at 6pm-7pm

 

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

Stanton Basketball Court - Outdoor

Stanton Basketball Court - Outdoor

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Clubroom

Stanton Clubroom

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Baseball Field

Stanton Baseball Field

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Fieldhouse

Stanton Fieldhouse

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Gymnasium

Stanton Gymnasium

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Park Pool

Stanton Park Pool

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

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(312)742-9553

Stanton Playground

Stanton Playground

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

Stanton Water Spray Pool

Stanton Water Spray Pool

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

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618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Clubroom

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Baseball Field

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Fieldhouse

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Gymnasium

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Park Pool
Stanton Park Pool

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

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Stanton Playground

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
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Stanton Water Spray Pool

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610
United States

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