Strohacker (Howard) Park

Park Details

Main Address

4347 W. 54th St.
Chicago, IL 60632
United States

  • Tel: (312) 747-6723 | Main
Park Supervisor
Tracy Fadziejewski
Park Hours
Closed
| 6:00 am-11:00 pm

Strohacker (Howard) Park

Description

Strohacker Park is a 4.32-acre park located in the West Elsdon community area. This neighborhood park offers programs for youth and teens including seasonal sports and Teen Club.    

History

Originally known as 55th Street Playfield and Kostner Park for two boundary streets, the park was established on Board of Education property around 1945. The City of Chicago's Bureau of Parks and Recreation managed the park, with its outdoor athletic facilities and small fieldhouse, until 1959, when management of the park was transferred to the Chicago Park District. The Board of Education transferred ownership of the site to the Park District in 1991.

Strohacker Park is one of three Chicago parks named in honor of a group of firemen who perished in a disastrous fire on March 1, 1957. Battalion Chief Howard J. Strohacker (1909-1957), along with fellow firefighters George L. Donovan (1916-1957) and Sylvester L. Pietrowski (1920-1957), died when the factory of the Lawrence Corporation, a shortening manufacturer, exploded, burying the three in debris. At the time of his death, Strohacker was serving as Acting Marshall of the Chicago Fire Department's 4th Division. Strohacker Park lies a mile north and 1.5 miles west of the battalion chief's former home at 6129 South Artesian.

Additional Information

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

Programs at Strohacker (Howard) Park

Most programs run from Monday, June 16 to Sunday, August 10 Online registration beings In-person registration begins
Nature Camp at Strohacker
Camp
Special Interest
At least 3 but less than 5
From July 14, 2025 to August 1, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 10am to 1pm
$40.00

Events at Strohacker (Howard) Park

3 Events