Eckersall Playground Park spans 15 acres in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood, offering residents a 0.8-mile paved loop for walking and jogging, plus a separate crushed-stone path that circles the park’s athletic fields. The park features two lighted baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, two full basketball courts, and a football/soccer field. A modern playground area includes rubberized surfacing and equipment for ages 2–12. Mature trees line the perimeter, creating shade along the paths and around the picnic grove, which has grills and tables. The park sits three blocks west of the lakefront and Rainbow Beach, allowing residents a short walk to additional shoreline recreation. It is also two blocks south of the 71st Street Metra Electric Line station, providing direct access to downtown Chicago. Nearby retail strips along 71st and 75th Streets supply grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants within a 10-minute walk.
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Eckersall Playground Park currently has 32 single family homes for sale and 11 lots for sale. There are 6 foreclosures for sale, and 1 short sale.