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Kennedy (Dennis) Park

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😠 They need to clean this park up. The white people that live in that area and frequents that park must don't be around black people (enough) cuz them and their kids acted very entitled. They looked at me and my son like we were germs. I've never been so humiliated and uncomfortable around white peopl... People often mention park, nice, kids, people,


Address

11320 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Website

www.chicagoparkdistrict.com

Contact

(312) 747-6198

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (306 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Zeborah F. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    They need to clean this park up. The white people that live in that area and frequents that park must don't be around black people (enough) cuz them and their kids acted very entitled. They looked at me and my son like we were germs. I've never been so humiliated and uncomfortable around white people in my entire life. Never seen ah bunch of little white kids with no home training or morals. It's sad. I will never take my son back to that park. I hate the way this world treats black people. I hate it. My son is 3 years old. I would never raise him to be that way, ever.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JoAnna H. 5 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Kennedy Park is a beautiful and is located in a peaceful neighborhood. It has activities for all ages. The playground is colorful and inviting for families with children. It has tennis courts and baseball fields and has fantastic areas for running or walking. It also has a pool and a small field house. The scenery is so relaxing and beautiful. It's very clean and you would love to have a picnic or just sit and meditate. It is located on Western Ave about 112th/113th Street in Chicago IL.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cheryl b. 2 years ago on Google
    I really love this park. Everyone is so friendly and kind. Walking my dog is a great way to relax and socialize, and the park is kept very clean even in winter months.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Incog N. 1 year ago on Google • 221 reviews
    Midday Brown Bag lunch in the park, alone, outside the office. Beautiful Fall Day with temps in the high 60's, low 70's with no breeze. Excellent! But the sounds from the few children in the park, on the swings, and other things were just soul satisfying. Reminded me of my own children at those ages...They were just enjoying life, the blue sky, and the fallen leaves...being children...We adults need to remember the joys of our youth, lighten up, and go to the park. Open your hearts and remember....

  • 5/5 Gerald S. 7 months ago on Google • 214 reviews
    It's a nice little park to have a function at

  • 5/5 Tanya A. 1 year ago on Google • 74 reviews
    Grew up in the area and enjoy coming to walk the .75 path or just sit under the shade of dozens of trees. Nicely shaded park

  • 5/5 Lauren N. 4 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Its our park. Decent playground, plenty of trail/path and I feel safe here.

  • 5/5 George H. 9 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    A very nice park. Some nice shade from beautiful old trees while watching a baseball game in a very hot sunny day. Even enough shade to play catch. They have a splash pad and indoor washroom. This is a very nice park. Parking was in the street in the neighborhood.

  • 4/5 Lara D. 6 years ago on Google • 47 reviews
    Nice enclosed playground for children with swings, a play structure, and a misty sprinkler for the kids to run though. There is also a pool, ball fields, a sand volleyball court, a walking/biking path, and a bathroom building. The grassy area and playground could stand to have a little clean-up done, but otherwise, it's nice.

  • 1/5 Thomas K. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Soccer season and the grass hasn’t been cut for weeks. Embarrassing and unacceptable!

  • 5/5 novassuper s. 2 years ago on Google
    It was really fun great place to take your kids.

  • 5/5 Toni C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to walk around. The park has many activities available including, horse shoes, two workout areas (pull up bars, captains chair, a bench, etc.), a hockey rink, and a pool. There are several baseball diamonds and a volleyball court. Great place to spend time with friends and family or go on your own.

  • 5/5 Shelia T. 3 years ago on Google
    The park is still mixed race but haven't experienced but niceness and some friendly other race people. I get the snobbiness moreso from people of my race. Anyway I went to see my son and others play a double-header of softball. The park has a walking trail, swimming pool,baseball fields, and other programs. Very nice family park.

  • 4/5 Tehran M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great pool. It sucks to have to get out for 15 minutes per hour, but it's good because it's a safety precaution. Plus there is a special time allotted for younger kids to play and swim without the bigger kids, (they have their own time)

  • 4/5 Kevin W. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice park. City needs to maintain the grass better (cut it!), but overall it is a nice facility. Bathroom by the fields did not have soap dispensers which are also needed.

  • 5/5 Jermard C. 3 years ago on Google
    This park is a very family oriented place as it posses a nice open trail for you dog walkers, a fully functional tennis court and hockey rink and a clean playground for your kids to play. Enjoy!

  • 4/5 dennis c. 11 months ago on Google
    It was a nice experience..fields were maintained

  • 5/5 kim p. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a nice spot to let the kids burn off some energy

  • 5/5 rhonda t. 7 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Very comfortable to sit, relax and enjoy your private time. It's really clean and it has really nice walking paths.

  • 5/5 Pearl D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice park to bring the kids, go swimming, walk your dog, have a picnic, jog or just relax!!!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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