Palmer Park Chicago
201 East 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Sports Fields & Stadiums
The park is named for Potter Palmer (1826–1902), a successful businessman and real estate investor concerned with the development of Chicago. Palmer was responsible for reclaiming the acres of swampland north of the city's business district, which were developed into the Lake Shore Drive area. He built the original baseball field for the Cubs' predecessor, the Chicago White Stockings, and built the Palmer House Hotel. Palmer Park was created in 1904 by the South Park Commission. Under the guidance of superintendent J. Frank Foster, the commission opened ten new neighborhood parks, including Palmer Park, in an effort to create breathing space and recreational areas in the city's crowded tenement districts. These parks were built by Olmsted Brothers landscape architects and D.H. Burnham and Co. architects.
What's happening nearby...
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair
Navy Pier • Apr 09 – Apr 12
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair celebrates contemporary and modern art with a diverse schedule of cultural programming and contemporary art installations.
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Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr 16 – Apr 27
The 42nd annual Chicago Latino Film Festival represents the great diversity of themes and genres of Latino filmmaking from around the world.
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Chicago Cabaret Week
Citywide • May 08 – May 16
Join us for an unforgettable week of music and performances that celebrate the spirit of Chicago!
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