Shedd Park Fieldhouse

Shedd Park Fieldhouse is a sports building in Chicago constructed from brown brick with limestone trim and strong horizontal lines characteristic of Prairie School design. The complex includes the main building and a gymnasium wing added later.

The building was designed by architect William Drummond in 1917 in the Prairie School style and received a gymnasium addition in 1928. This construction timeline reflects the growth of Chicago's public sports facilities during the early 20th century.

The building serves as a gathering place where neighbors meet for recreation and community events, reflecting how public facilities shape social life in Chicago neighborhoods.

The building is located in the South Lawndale neighborhood along West 23rd Street with accessible surrounding grounds. Visitors can easily walk around the grounds to view the architecture from different angles and appreciate the exterior design.

The building was funded through the land donation of a prominent Chicago entrepreneur, which made the public space possible. This private support for public facilities was an important way that neighborhoods developed in early Chicago.

Location: Illinois

Architectural style: Prairie School architecture

Operator: Chicago Park District

Address: West 23rd Street

GPS coordinates: 41.85028,-87.71694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43