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Willye B. White Park

Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Willye B. White Park located in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. This park was named after a notable Chicago resident who grew up in Mississippi and eventually became the first American woman to win a medal in the sport of long jumping when competing at the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. Today the park's community center offers many programs for people of all ages.

To contact the office please call 773-262-5051.

3.00 acresabout two and a quarter football fields
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Acreage3.00
Managed byCity of Chicago
Address1610 West Howard Street, Chicago, IL 60626
Coordinates42.020223, -87.670716
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