Events
Jul
23
Location:
9247 S. Eggleston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620
Supervisor:
Samuel Rilan Betts
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-6648
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Located in the Washington Heights community, Robichaux Park totals 13.78 acres and features a gymnasium and multi-purpose rooms. Outside, the park offers basketball/tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground and a walking track. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our gymnasium, fields, and multi-purpose rooms.
Park-goers can participate in the Park Kids after school program and seasonal sports. On the cultural side, the park offers modern dance. During the summer, youth can participate the 快播视频鈥檚 popular six-week day camp.
In addition to programs, Robichaux Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family, such as our annual talent showcase and other holiday-themed events.
History
Chicago's south side Washington Heights neighborhood experienced significant residential growth after World War II. By the mid-1960s, members of the neighborhood's Greenwood Park Community Council were urging the 快播视频 to set aside vacant land along the Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad tracks for parkland. By 1969, the Park District had purchased more than 13 acres of property with the help of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding made available through the Urban Beautification Act to create this park. Improvements began in 1970. The new park was soon equipped with basketball and tennis courts, an athletic field, a playground, and a brick fieldhouse designed by Dubin, Dubin, Black and Moutoussamy. In 2016, a portion of Eggleston Avenue north of W. 91st Street was vacated by the City to expand this park.
The park honors Joseph J. Robichaux (1919-1971), a businessman and community organizer. Beginning in 1967, Robichaux served as executive director of the Baldwin Ice Cream Company, the first African-American-owned ice cream producer in the nation. Robichaux was active in the political life of Chicago, serving as a Cook County Commissioner and as a 21st Ward Committeeman. He also participated in various charitable and civic organizations, including the Catholic Youth Organization, the United Servicemen's Organization, and the National Amateur Athletic Union.
Parking/Directions
For directions using public transportation visit .
Map & Facilities
Robichaux Baseball Field
Robichaux Basketball Court
Robichaux Spray Feature
Robichaux Park - Teen Center
