West Pullman Park
West Pullman Park
West Pullman Park Tennis Court
West Pullman Park Tennis Court
West Pullman Park Indoor Pool
West Pullman Park Indoor Pool
West Pullman Park Butterfly Sanctuary
West Pullman Park Butterfly Sanctuary
Location:

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628

Supervisor: Ron Wright
Phone Numbers: Office (312) 747-7090

 

Hours

Park Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am-11:00 pm
Fieldhouse Hours
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am-8:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Description

Located in the West Pullman neighborhood, West Pullman Park totals 16.33 acres and features an indoor swimming pool, two gymnasiums and multi-purpose clubrooms. A green feature of the park includes a natural savanna area. Outside, the park offers tennis/ basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, playground, and spray pool. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our gymnasiums and multi-purpose clubrooms.

Park-goers can participate in the Park Kids after school program, seasonal sports, Therapeutic Recreation, arts & crafts, senior club, and Track E Break Camps. During the summer, youth attend the Park District’s popular six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, West Pullman Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as holiday-themed events.

History

West Pullman Park was created by the West Pullman Park District. In 1891, the West Pullman Land Association began subdividing property southwest of the Pullman Palace Car factory. The West Pullman Park District formed in 1913 to create parks for the developing neighborhood. By that time, the community was filled with steel mills and other industries. Wealthy industrialists lived virtually side by side with eastern and southern European immigrant workers who kept their factories running. To best meet the needs of both populations, the park district concentrated its efforts on establishing a single park that could provide both recreational facilities and social welfare programs. The West Pullman Park District acquired property for this park from 1914-1915. In 1915, a one-story brick fieldhouse stood on the new park site. Landscape improvements, including playgrounds, tennis courts, and baseball diamonds, soon followed. Increasing recreational opportunities were accompanied by a range of social welfare programs. Area employers such as the International Harvester and Great Lakes Forge companies actively supported Park District efforts to provide civic education and health information to the community's "underprivileged." As early as 1918, the fieldhouse was the site of "Americanization" meetings intended to encourage immigrant to embrace the American way of life and become citizens. In 1923, with the cooperation of the Chicago Health Department, the Park District opened a welfare station to dispense child care information to area mothers. Throughout the years, West Pullman Park has retained its beautiful natural setting. The site's mature stand of oaks, hickories, and cherries covers an ancient river bank. This wooded slope is one of Chicago's few remaining native landscapes. The park became part of the Chicago Park District’s portfolio in 1934 when the West Pullman Park District and 21 other park commissions were consolidated into the Chicago Park District.

Advisory Council

Parking/Directions

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

Map & Facilities

West Pullman WWI War Memorial

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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Dear Deer | Artwork

301-405 123rd Street
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Memorial Drinking Fountain

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Park Untitled Mural | Artwork

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Various Mosaics | Artwork

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Basketball Court

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Cultural Center/Fieldhouse

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Football Field

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Gymnasium

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Meeting/Event Space

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Pool

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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(312) 747-7340

West Pullman Playground

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Natural Area

400 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Tennis Court

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Water Spray Feature

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Baseball Field

401 W. 123rd St.
Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Natural Area
West Pullman Natural Area

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Memorial Drinking Fountain
West Pullman Memorial Drinking Fountain

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West Pullman Tennis Court

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Untitled Mural
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West Pullman Water Spray Feature

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West Pullman Baseball Field

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West Pullman Basketball Court

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WWI War Memorial
West Pullman WWI War Memorial

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West Pullman Cultural Center/Fieldhouse

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West Pullman Football Field

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West Pullman Gymnasium

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West Pullman Meeting/Event Space

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West Pullman Park Pool
West Pullman Pool

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Chicago, IL 60628
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West Pullman Playground

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