Gately (James) Park

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Gately Park is located in the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center

Location:

10201 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL 60628

Supervisor: Roland Hunter

Phone Numbers: Main (773) 629-8856 | Gately Stadium (773) 535-5624

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	9:30 am-7:00 pm
Tuesday	9:30 am-7:00 pm
Wednesday	9:30 am-7:00 pm
Thursday	9:30 am-7:00 pm
Friday	9:30 am-7:00 pm
Saturday	Closed

Description

Located in the Pullman community ( inside the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center), Gately Park totals 27.78 acres and features a multi-purpose clubroom. Outside, the park offers a playground, softball/baseball diamonds, basketball courts. This park is adjacent to Gately Stadium, a CPS facility.

Park-goers can participate in Park Kids after school program, seasonal sports, cheerleading, Teen Club, Sports Club. During the summer, youth can participate in the �첥��Ƶ’s popular six-week day camp. Specialty camps are offered in the summer as well, and include Sports Camp.

In addition to programs, Gately Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the entire family.

New Track & Field Facility
The Dr. Conrad Worrill Track and Field Center is now open in Gately Park: Learn more about this world-class facility:

See the construction of this facility through the following timelapse video link:

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History

In the years during and after World War II, the population of Gately Park's Pullman neighborhood increased by more than one third. Established in 1949 on former Pullman Car Company land, Gately Park was part of a ten-year �첥��Ƶ plan to increase recreational opportunities in under-served Chicago neighborhoods. Park improvements began in 1950 and included a grandstand, locker rooms, and an office building. High school football teams from both the Chicago Public Schools and the Catholic League quickly put the new facilities to use.

In 1953, the park was named for James H. Gately (1883-1972), a longtime businessman in the nearby Roseland community, and then President of the �첥��Ƶ Board of Commissioners. (Gately himself voted against the name change, which broke with tradition by naming the park for a living person.) Appointed Commissioner in 1945, Gately was elected President of the Board in 1946, serving in that position until 1967. During his long tenure, the Park District sold $79 million in park improvement bonds, increased the total number of parks from 135 to 430, and expanded overall park acreage to 6,800 acres. In 1957, Gately oversaw the transfer of more than 200+ city-owned parks to the �첥��Ƶ pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act.

Advisory Council

Contact: Phyllis Chavez, President

Email: 67pallee@gmail.com

Meeting Details:

3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm.

Parking/Directions

For directions using public transportation visit .

Map & Facilities

Park & Facility Search

Gately Park Fitness Center

10201S. Cottage Grove
Chicago , IL 60628
United States