Location:
7687 S. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60619
Supervisor:
Jetaune Guyton (Jesse Owens Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-6709
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Located in the Grand Crossing/South Shore community, Essex Park is 0.46 acres and it is a pleasant location for families to spend a portion of their day relaxing and enjoying the outdoors and nature. This park contains a playground with swings, slides, and climbing equipment.
History
The Chicago Park District acquired this park in 1974 with the help of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In 1998, the park was named Essex, after a nearby 19th-century settlement. In 1855, real estate developer Paul Cornell (1822-1904) began buying property south of his substantial holdings in the village of Hyde Park. The area soon became known as Essex, named after Essex, England because of the large number of British railroad laborers who lived and worked in the area.
Map & Facilities
Essex Playlot Playground
