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Sherman Park, Back of the Yards
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Sherman Park

  • 4.2575 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

Sherman Park is a spacious South Side oasis with athletic fields, walking trails, playgrounds and landscaped gardens. Expect a lively, community-focused atmosphere with recreational programs, sports courts and picnic-friendly green space — a good spot for families, dog walkers and anyone looking to unwind or get active outdoors.

Quick answers

Sherman Park in short

When is Sherman Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Sherman Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Sherman Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Sherman Park?

1301 W 52nd St,Chicago, IL 60609.

Right now · 2:45 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
6 AM–11 PM
tuesday
6 AM–11 PM
wednesday
6 AM–11 PM
thursday
6 AM–11 PM
friday
6 AM–11 PM
saturday
6 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–11 PM

Where and how

1301 W 52nd St, Chicago, IL 60609(opens the map)DirectionsTo Back of the YardsCall+13127476672Websitechicagoparkdistrict.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.2from 575 reviews

Known for

  • Picnics
  • Jogging
  • Nature walks
  • Playgrounds
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time