Douglass Park, formerly Douglas Park, is a part of the Chicago Park District on the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1869 and initially named South Park, its 173 acres (0.70 km2) are in the North Lawndale community area with an official address of 1401 S. Sacramento Drive.
This Douglass Park Greenhouse was torn down in 1905.
The park was named for Illinois politician and presidential candidate Stephen A. Douglas for over 151 years
In 2020 the park was renamed for the abolitionist Frederick Douglass and his wife Anna Murray Douglass
This stone bridge pictured in front of the old Greenhouse is one of the few remnants of Jenney's original park designs.
The Chicago Park District is one of the oldest and the largest park districts in the United States. As of 2016, there are over 600 parks included in the Chicago Park District as well as 27 beaches, 10 boat docking harbors, two botanic conservatories, a zoo, and 11 museums, along with one stadium. The Chicago Park District also has more than over 230 field houses, 78 public pools, and dozens of sports and recreational facilities, with year-round programming. It also owns and operates the lakefront stadium, Soldier Field, which the Chicago Bears and Chicago Fire FC lease. The district is an independent taxing authority as defined by Illinois State Statute and is considered a separate agency of the City of Chicago. The district's headquarters are located in the Brighton Park neighborhood.
A footpath in Portage Park
The riverfront pavilion in Ping Tom Memorial Park
Buckingham Fountain, Grant Park
Flagstone steps in Portage Park
