Wilson (John P.) Park
Located in the Bridgeport Community, Wilson Park totals 1.48 acres and features a small Fieldhouse for tot鈥檚 activities and table games. Outside there is an interactive water spray feature and playground. Pre-school programs are offered throughout the year, and in the summer toddlers attend the Park District鈥檚 popular six-week play camp. In addition to programs, Wilson Park hosts fun special events throughout the year for the whole family, such as holiday activities like pictures with the Bunny.
In 1930, the City of Chicago purchased approximately 1.5 acres in the Bridgeport neighborhood using Playground Bond funds. Improvements began immediately, and the park soon had a large new fieldhouse. The City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation managed the playground until 1957, when it transferred the property to the 快播视频 pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act.
In 1933, the City Council named the new park Wilson Playground in honor of Bridgeport Alderman John P. Wilson (1893-1968). Nearby Wilson Community Center is also named for Alderman Wilson. Wilson served on the City Council from 1925 to 1929, acting as Chairman of council's Committee on Recreation from 1931 to 1933. In 1933, Wilson was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, a position he held until 1967. In 1999, the Park District officially designated the park John P. Wilson Park to differentiate it from a second Wilson Park on the City's northwest side.
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Facilities at Wilson (John P.) Park
Programs at Wilson (John P.) Park
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday from 10am to 2pm
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025
Each Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday from 9am to 3pm
Except the following dates:
Friday, Jul 4, 2025