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Harold Washington Playlot Park

Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Chicago's Harold Washington Playlot Park located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the Hyde Park section. This park was first established in 1906 and suffered lots of damage over the years but was also improved many times. It was eventually named for Chicago's first African-American mayor.

To contact the office please call 312-747-2703.

10.00 acresabout seven and a half football fields
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Acreage10.00
Managed byCity of Chicago
Address5200 South Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60615
Coordinates41.801021, -87.582852
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