Nat King Cole Park

385 reviews

361 E 85th St, Chicago, IL 60619

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

+13127476063

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Nat King Cole Park is a Park located at 361 E 85th St, Chicago, IL 60619. It has received 385 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-11PM
Tuesday6AM-11PM
Wednesday6AM-11PM
Thursday6AM-11PM
Friday6AM-11PM
Saturday6AM-11PM
Sunday6AM-11PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Nat King Cole Park: 361 E 85th St, Chicago, IL 60619

  • Nat King Cole Park has 4.3 stars from 385 reviews

  • Park

  • "I learned that this park has a small memorial contributed to the black CPD officer"

    "Like to come to this park when I want a different location"

    "It's a decent park that was updated with a bit more for the children to do to include a little water works for the hot weather"

    "Excellent Park for Children & Family I've been going to this Park for 50+yrs"

    "The park was clean but small because the people barbecuing not too far from us I could smell the drugs they was smoking preventing me from having a better time with the people I was with"

Reviews

  • Britton Robinson

I learned that this park has a small memorial contributed to the black CPD officer. A great spot to go for a walk. I love seeing the elders play basketball. No vulgar language whenever I go. Good place for children to learn about core strength. They have a walking group that wears orange and they walk and stretch and are very nice. I give it 5 stars. No pool, no Tennis court. Bathrooms may be locked.

  • Solo-Dolo7foe

Like to come to this park when I want a different location. I live a few miles away. Nice gravel walkway if you are tired of stomping on concrete pavement. The facilities/resources include a full outdoor basketball court, dip bars, swings and kids corner(slides Playland stuff). I go mostly for the gravel walkway so I can walk or jog etc. During the day there is always walkers and joggers.

  • Maria Jones

It's a decent park that was updated with a bit more for the children to do to include a little water works for the hot weather. The basketball courts stay busy and there are walkers out at various times. I do take issue with some of the people that park their cars and lurk or squat on benches and you don't know their intentions around children or anyone else for that matter.

  • Beverly Randle

Excellent Park for Children & Family I've been going to this Park for 50+yrs. AWESOME Clean & Safe neighborhood.... Born in Chicago, raised in Detroit Michigan but with every visit back home this Park is where I go My FAVORITE PARK Ever …

  • Valerie Shorter

The park was clean but small because the people barbecuing not too far from us I could smell the drugs they was smoking preventing me from having a better time with the people I was with. And the bathrooms was locked so we had to get car groups together to go on bathroom runs.

  • Angelica Espejel

It's always clean and the people are always very friendly. But what I love about it the most is that they have a swing for special needs kids. That I can have my 9 year old get on and enjoy. It's very hard to find one and in good condition around the Eastside

  • Eugenr Blackmon

Had a one hour walk the park were full plenty room plenty Space,for Adults Children's, swing, basketball Court. The park were full of seniors, I enjoyed my self for that one hour. Morning time you see nothing but Seniors out there on the track. Geno

  • Claudia Gunter

The park was clean, equipment was in good shape. We wiped down *you know Covid protocols* all the playground handles and swings, etc. The walking track was in good shape. Kids water sprinkler was on...thank goodness... it was 89° They could

  • D'Shace Driver

I come here all the time with my wife and best friend!! We love to chill here and play at the park and we are grown!! It is sickening! They have basketball, park swings, etc! It's very nice!

  • Johnny Johnson

It's has a nice neighborhood surrounding the park,, I love the design of the park,, it's has a nice size track around it~which~l love to walk that track..It is so energizing.

  • Daniel Lang

It’s a nice park. My daughter likes the playground. There are two baseball diamonds and two basketball courts. There’s even enough space to play both kinds of football.

  • Terrence Johnson

Watching the young people shooting hoops, smaller kids playing in the playground and the senior walking the park God's gift 2 us all. …

  • Michael Coleman

Back in the day For me and my brothers basketball hooping football baseball field and dugout over 30 years ago we,ll never forget love Cole park.

  • tee cl

Accessible from all 4 street sides of the park . You can take a jog, play with the kids in the playground or shot hoops on the basketball court.

  • Anthony McCullom

Love the neighborhood comradery. The seniors really make this park there own and are warm inviting and very protective of their treasure here.

  • Livinmylife “NieCie” likeit'sgolden

Great Park❤ only issue it was cold and windy. I lived a few blocks from this Park many years ago. Always here for School Football.

  • Alvin Libby

HAD OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY "BASKETBALL " HERE ; EVER SO MANY YEARS AGO. "GRANDCHILDREN" NOW "DELIGHT IN THE SIGHTS". …

  • Marlene Stewart

0.4 mile walking/biking path, gravel, so quite dusty though. They are working on construction but seemed pretty safe …

  • Kimberly Marshall

I love the assortment of things for the children to play on! This park is always clean and free of loitering when I go

  • Eric Harrell

I like walking the quarter mile track to stay fit. The area is clean and nice. Not alot of riff raff in the area.

  • Claudia Gunter

Quiet park tucked away in Chatham neighborhood. The walking trail was clear and made for cycling & walk/running.

  • Denise Thomas

It was.nice and smooth there was nobody in the park because i was ther late which was good it was so peaceful

  • CHI_Confidence

Where we grew up at. Birthplace of this jumper, lol. Hooping everyday after school like it was 12 period...

  • Traylan Hunt

Walking around the park has been a great experience for me on this snowy day as it was clean and peaceful.

  • Gina Davis

Nice park, 2 baseball fields, kids play area with sprinkler, day camp for kids. Plenty wide open space.

  • Tony Patrick

After looking at the reviews I guess it's a nice place to visit with the kids got to go next summer.

  • MT69

A great park with a walking track that's always well maintained. My friends and I are always walking

  • Karen Baker

This park finally got some attention from the park district and received some much needed upgrades.

  • Mark Ritchie

It has been here as long as I have. Plus this is where i learned to iceskate and play hockey.

  • Darryl Davis-El (Dutch)

Grew up playing here as a youth, have life-long friendships from people I meet at Cole park.

  • Ruby Adams

So far NO Violence, children have fun there, u can walk or run around the tracks in peace.

  • Flora Davis

A good place to take the kids on hot days it has a tiny water park for them too i liks it

  • Nick Stutts

It was great seeing ol skool OG's at Cole it felt real good. To see ol faces and memories

  • Carolyn Williamson

Has Play area for small chidren. The staff is very supportive of little league baseball.

  • Eva Walker

The park is beautiful and well kept. No debris. No one just hanging out. I loved it!!!

  • Mr james Hodges

Good park play found for kids and grown have good time play with your kids and family

  • Sara Price-Crowder

Nice space made for children 2-7 in my opinion based on play areas on the playground.

  • Tawana Cooke

Family, pet friendly people. Great place to play and go for a jog on mile around park

  • V.Jarvis Payton

Great place to allow children to play free with park activities like swings & slides.

  • Toni Marks

Action!! Playground. Camp. BBQs. Sports. Sleepovers in the Park with CPD.TV. and YOU.

  • Liz Taylor

I'll go there every morning about 5:30 a.m. to do my walking I feel very safe

  • Marvin Woods

Always love my park. Quaint accommodating and safe. Want to keep it that way.

  • Shariese Hogan

It nice going in the morning or sometimes in the afternoon ...but it be busy

  • Nash TV

Its very fun but some kids like to fight and play to rough also curse alot.

  • Angela McDonald

Safe, have sprinklers but alot of trash. Residents began cleaning trash up

  • Naturally Beautiful

Awesome for kids of all ages!! We will be back and a great walk trail!!

  • Markus Wilson

Its a good park just watch your kids some violence has occurred before

  • Lorenzo Washington

Great I ran there and wall all the time . plus my kid's play there..

  • Dwain Geoghegan

Great park for small kids and teens .safe and controlled environment

  • Nettie Hutcherson

I found it great for walking. I got in 5 miles. It was really great.

  • lakendra Fields (Mrs Redd)

Most of the time clean it's safe most of the time it's peaceful

  • Dwyane Wilborn

i grew up in the neighborhood and its great for kids and family

  • Lillian Barr

I don't hate this place haven't been there since I was younger

  • Melvin Carter

Nvr been before. But it seem at the time to be a great place

  • Michael Youngblood

Best place to be, this park brings back loss of memories...

  • tayaqua Washington

Nice park.
Playground
Daughter loved the playground

  • Emanuel C. Schwam

A green spot in a well kept neighborhood in south Chicago.

  • Craig Wright

You don't have to have a lot of people to have a good time

  • JoAnn Gladney Alexander

The walking was wonderful and safe.Police was on duty...

  • April Loving

Safe place for children and great place to jog or walk

  • Donna Shelley

From home to the park and back 4miles and I feel great

  • Kevin Givhan

One of the most safest Parks in Chicago 25 years later

  • Armando Reddick

Great park for the kids! They love they splash area!

  • Tanya Huff

Loved it but my granddaughter enjoyed it even more

  • Brock Bolton

Grew up playing baseball here.... Still beautiful

  • Bridgette Porter

Nice place for kids to play and adults to workout

  • Derrick White

Nice park children's play area could be larger.

  • Dee Deon

It's small but nice and peaceful in the morning

  • Trenelle H

It's usually crowed so I don't stay long at all

  • Marlene Causey

GREAT for Walking n Talking...clear ur Mind!!

  • Coach K

Great basketball park for elite level players

  • Niva Lubin -Johnson

Dirt walking/jogging path. Easy on the knees

  • Tony Maddox (Phoenix / Tony)

Walked with my mom. 2 laps. She did great..

  • karl watts

Oh my God granddaughter to the park to play

  • Katherine Roper

Have water sprinklers and it's very clean

  • Stoneey Jackson

Love It. Always Clean And Easy To Get To

  • MICHAEL PARSON

Its A "BEAUTIFUL AND LUVELY FAMILY PARK.

  • RonaldMcDon

Beautiful playground in my neighborhood

  • sharon Harris

A very safe place to vist in a pandemic

  • Cassandra King

Mr. And Mrs. Staples nuptuial ceremony

  • C J

I don't remember passing through here.

  • Ltonia Robinson

My family and friends enjoy this park

  • Gregory Jackson

Very nice park with excellent staff!

  • Keyz receipts Rousseau

Historic ,safe with great traditions

  • Eileen Foggie

Well kept...need more lights at 5am

  • Kristina Richardson

Safe park for kids to enjoy the sun

  • Sabin Barron

Took my Nana babies they had a ball

  • Char

Track was muddy but it was peaceful

  • Lisa Hobbs

One of my favorite places to walk!

  • James Brigham

My grandsons favorite play ground!

  • Sam Gold 808

Lots of construction in the area.

  • Rayford Jefferson

Beautiful place to take your girl

  • Jay Wages

Love this place nice place to jog

  • T M

My kids love this place! …

  • Nyteisha Moore

My kids loved it plus I love it

  • nedra_porter Sexy41

Great park to walk in or run.

  • Wise Rothstien

I love the area I grew up in

  • Kimberly Buchanan

Summer camp there is a boor

  • Michael Cummings

My grand kids had a ball.

  • Luther Robinson III

I had lots of fun tonight

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