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Nat King Cole Park

Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Chicago's Nat King Cole Park located in the Chatham Community. This park is named for the famous musician Nat King Cole and was first established in 1961 in order to meet growing recreation demands in the community. Cole was not only a great musician but also one of the first African-Americans to host his own weekly TV show.

To contact the park office please call 312-747-6063.

4.69 acresabout three and a half football fields
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Acreage4.69
Managed byCity of Chicago
Address361 East 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60619
Coordinates41.739311, -87.615425
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