Eugene Field Park

Eugene Field Park is an urban park along the North Branch of the Chicago River with tennis courts, athletic fields, playgrounds, and a 60 foot (18 meter) tall light tower. The grounds include multiple recreational facilities that serve different activities and bring neighbors together in a shared outdoor space.

The park was established between 1923 and 1930 with a Tudor Revival style field house designed by Clarence Hatzfeld during the Albany Park District era. This building remains an important landmark that reflects the park's origins in that early period of development.

The field house has been home to the Albany Park Theater Project since 2001, which creates performances based on stories shared by neighbors. This theater group uses the space to amplify local voices and bring community experiences to life through collaborative art.

The park is easy to access and offers recreational opportunities year-round for different types of activities and community use. Visitors should know that facilities have different seasonal availability and that the nearby river is an important feature of the park environment.

The field house contains original murals and light fixtures from the WPA era that have remained largely unchanged since the building was completed in 1930. These details offer visitors a rare glimpse into the artistic and craftsmanship work from that historical period.

Location: Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.97667,-87.72361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23