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Skinner Park

Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Chicago's Skinner Park located in the near West Communuity Neighborhood. This park was known for many years as First Jefferson park but was renamed in 1955 after the nearby Mark Skinner School. During the summer day camp programs are offered for kids as are after school programs during the school year. This park is also home to the Whitney Young High School Pool which is located across the street.

To contact the office please call 312-746-5560.

7.32 acresabout five and a half football fields
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Acreage7.32
Managed byCity of Chicago
Address1331 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Coordinates41.879275, -87.662401
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