King Lockhart Park, Chicago, IL

King Lockhart Park spans 12 acres at 8301 S. King Drive in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood. Its main draw is the 0.6-mile lighted walking loop that circles the entire property, surfaced in crushed limestone for easy jogging or stroller use. A fenced playground with rubberized surfacing includes climbing structures and swings. Two full-size baseball diamonds with dugouts and bleachers host youth leagues, while four lighted tennis courts remain open until 10 p.m. A small fishing pond stocked with bluegill sits beside a picnic grove with charcoal grills and ADA-accessible tables. Mature oak and maple trees provide summer shade, and the flat terrain offers unobstructed skyline views to the north. The park is bordered by the CTA Cottage Grove Green Line station and the Bishop Ford Freeway, placing downtown within a 20-minute train ride and the lakefront within a 10-minute drive. A field house offers public restrooms and a winter warming room.

Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,513

House $581,582

Townhouse –

Condo $184,900