Nichols Park

Welcome to Nichols Park located in Chicago's Hyde Park Neighborhood. This park was first established in 1963 and in just a matter of time the land was changed from a place or urban decay into a lovely urban park with a playground, a swimming pool, and a bronze sculpture known as the "Bird of Peace" by Cosmo Campolini. In the 1980's vacant land south of the park was being considered for urban development but local residents lobbied for the expansion of Nichols Park. In 1991, their wish was granted and the park grew by over 4 acres in size. Nichols Park is named after a local citizen named John Nichols, who was both an artist and an urban planner and an alumnus of the Art Institute of Chicago. During the Great Depression, Nicholas participated in FDR's Federal Artists Project. In the mid 20th century Nichols taught school and then worked for the Department of Urban Renewal. Today this park provides many recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors. Come out and have fun.

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