Stanton (Edwin) Park

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Stanton Building & Basketball Court

Youth Learn to swim

Stanton Family Swim

Location:

618 W. Scott St.
Chicago, IL 60610

Supervisor: Ariel Hernandez

Phone Numbers: Main (312) 742-7896

Hours

Park Hours

Weekday	Time slot	Comment
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

Weekday	Time slot	Comment
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 �첥��Ƶ’s portfolio when the Lincoln Park District and 21 other park commissions were consolidated into the �첥��Ƶ. The �첥��Ƶ 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 �첥��Ƶ 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

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 .