Merrimac Park

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6343 W Irving Park Rd

Chicago, IL 60634

+1 (773) 685-3382

http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Located near the intersection of Irving Park Road and Narragansett Avenue in the Dunning community, Merrimac Park sits on approximately 9 acres and features a fieldhouse with a gymnasium, 5 clubrooms, and a kitchen.

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4.05 reviews

Peter W.

12/9/2024

Dunning and Dunning-Kruger. What is up with all the softball diamonds now? The swings are still there. The jungle gym isn't. I'm not sure if monkey bars are a public health hazard of some sort. I...

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Rich R.

11/12/2024

Apart from the highly visible homeless issue at the NW corner of the park, have many happy childhood memories at this local bit of well maintained grass. Frequently see people playing with their...

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Humberto Omar M.

1/20/2018

I love parks. This happens to be another park I love. I mean it is close to work and school. It is quiet, clean. A perfect place to relax before I begin class or work. Also a place for a afternoon...

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Ricky C.

7/29/2019

Great park for softball leagues if it doesn't rain. Fields have a lip on them that causes them to flood.Really wish they'd have more help on fixing those so games and leagues can get done. But...

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Richie P.

6/7/2016

Worst place for softball ever. They don't know how to take care of their fields. Lazy staff who just doesn't seem to care. No wonder all the softball teams are leaving for the suburbs.

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Chicago Park District - MERRIMAC PARK

Merrimac Park, located in the Dunning community of Chicago, spans 9.30 acres and features a fieldhouse equipped with a gymnasium, clubrooms, and a kitchen. The park offers various outdoor amenities, including walking trails, softball fields, a playground, and a spray pool, along with a diverse range of sports and fitness programs for residents of all ages. Established in the 1950s, Merrimac Park has a rich history, originally serving as a picnic and dance ground known as Kolze's Electric Grove. The park is well-known for community events such as the annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Downhill Derby, where youth craft small race cars under the guidance of the park's woodshop instructor. Generated from the website

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Bell Park, located in the Montclare Community Area of Chicago, spans 4.36 acres and features a small fieldhouse along with various outdoor amenities, including junior baseball fields, tennis courts, a volleyball court, and a playground with a spray feature. The park offers a range of recreational activities such as dodgeball, soccer, and gymnastics, as well as cultural programming that includes arts and crafts for all ages. Named after Major General George Bell Jr., a notable military leader, Bell Park was established in 1928 through the efforts of local community advocates. Over the years, it has evolved to include a fieldhouse and various programs aimed at fostering social skills and creativity among youth, making it a vibrant hub for community engagement and recreation. Generated from the website