Address: 3373-3557 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618
Website: Clark Richard Park Page
Hours Of Operation:
6 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week
In October 2021, Plei expanded into our 7th market, Chicago, Illinois. 💜
Beyond our partnerships with private pickup facilities, we also work to have a presence at the fields found at local public parks! Clark Richard Park is one of those. As part of our ongoing blog series, we will be highlighting all of our partner fields in every region where Plei has touched down. 🛬
Keep reading to learn more about all things Clark Richard Park before you head out to play. 👇
Located immediately across the Chicago River from Avondale within the borders of the Roscoe Village neighborhood, Clark Richard Park features over 22 acres of greenspace designed for the local community to relax, exercise and enjoy recreational activities of all sorts.
One of Clark Richard Park’s many athletic amenities is their outdoor synthetic turf field, which was actually built on top of the land that was once occupied by the Riverview Amusement Park before it closed in 1967. You just had to be there. 🎡
Designed for Chicago ballers of all skill levels and ages, this pitch is full-sized and equipped for 11v11 encounters.
Are you also wanting to showcase your footy skills in a competitive environment? Alongside playing pickup footy with Plei, Clark Richard Park also hosts league play! 🏆
Players Sport & Social Group, an adult social sports organization specific to Chicago, hosts a whole number of leagues for you to enjoy. Some of the options they offer are 11v11 leagues for men and coed, 7v7 leagues for men and coed, and more.
With various leagues offered, you’re bound to find something that fits your schedule and lifestyle. Grab some friends and enter one of their many leagues that take place at Clark Richard Park!
In a city with two MLB teams, you’re bound to find baseball diamonds all across Chicago. ⚾
Clark Richard Park is home to Kerry Woods Cubs Field, a turf baseball diamond with overhead lights and seating for over a thousand spectators. Funded by The Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs charities, Wood Family Foundation and a number of other significant Chicago organizations, this baseball field is a perfect resource for park kids, student-athletes and the entire community.
Named after legendary Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Woods, this is truly a field of dreams! 🌌
Beyond the normal amenities that many parks offer such as fields and walking paths, Clark Richard Park has some unique spots that truly set it apart from many community recreation centers in the area.
If you’re looking for an extra thrill, Clark Richard Park’s The Garden is a set of dirt jumps tailor-made for mountain bikers who are looking to improve their skills. They have jumps, or lines as they call them, for all skill levels. Just don’t forget your protective gear!
If shredding dirt jumps isn’t your thing and you prefer something a bit more soothing, Clark Richard Park boasts a space for you to go kayaking with family and friends! This park is home to the WMS Boathouse, a premier rowing center with year-round low-cost training and unmatched facilities.
In addition to rowing programs, you can also rent kayaks and paddle down the picturesque Chicago River surrounded by trees and cityscapes. 🛶
With events taking place at Clark RIchard Park’s many open spaces, there’s never a dull moment at this community hub! Be sure to stay on the lookout for any upcoming events on their Chicago Park District page.
For more information on sports offerings and amenities at this park, don’t hesitate to visit their website. 🔗
Plei first hosted a pickup game at Clark Richard Park on August 4, 2024, and we continue to play here today.
Pickup games in Chicago are live now on Plei, so if you’re in the area, don’t wait! Open the app (download it from the App Store or Google Play if you haven’t already), sign up for a game at (insert facility name) and hit the field! ⚽💜
