Shedd Park

Welcome to Chicago's Shedd Park located in the South Lawndale Community. This park's naming and formation go back to 1885 when a local businessman named John Shedd, a man who migrated to the Chicago region from New Hampshire, donated a small piece of land to the city in order to increase local property values. The Burlington and Quincy Railroad used their nearby station to donated and deliver nearly 200 carloads of soil for the park's improvement. Many of the park's amenities were designed by such architects William Drummond and the firm of Michaelson and Rognstad. Mr. Shedd himself was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he ultimately became vice-president of the Marshall Field and Company but started off by working for them as a stockboy for only $10 a week. Shedd Park today boasts basketball courts, a playground, and is home to the famous Shedd Aquarium. Come out and have fun!

To contact the office please call 773-762-3168.