Indian Boundary Park

Indian Boundary Park is an urban green space in West Ridge that includes a Tudor-style fieldhouse, tennis courts, a nature play center, a spray pool, and a lagoon where ducks live. The layout brings together different recreational spaces within one location.

The park takes its name from an 1816 boundary treaty signed between the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi nations and the United States government. This historical connection to Native American land remains embedded in the park's name.

The fieldhouse contains an auditorium where theater shows, community meetings, art classes, music lessons, and dance programs happen regularly throughout the year. These events connect residents and reflect how the neighborhood uses this space for shared activities.

The park sits on West Lunt Avenue with free street parking available for visitors. The cultural center operates on different schedules depending on the day, so checking hours before your visit makes sense.

The eastern lawn blends directly with the front yards of neighboring apartment buildings because part of Estes Avenue was closed in the 1960s. This unusual boundary shows how urban planning decisions changed the neighborhood's physical layout.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1922

Operator: Chicago Park District

Website: http://chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/indian-boundary-park

GPS coordinates: 42.00944,-87.69333

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47