Kosciuszko Park

Have you ever heard the story of a park named after a hero of freedom? Kosciuszko Park, a green haven in Chicago’s bustling Logan Square neighborhood, is named after Tadeusz Kościuszko, a legendary figure who fought for independence in Poland, Lithuania, and even the United States. Located at 2732 N. Avers Ave, this park was commissioned in 1914 and completed in 1916. The Northwest Park District, which opened Kosciuszko Park as a way to bring green spaces to the area, was created in the early twentieth century. The fieldhouse is the only surviving structure from the original design. You might be surprised to hear that two architects worked on the Tudor Revival style fieldhouse, Albert Arthur Schwartz and Frederick William Bowes. Bowes took over the project halfway through construction. The fieldhouse was designed with Tudor style half-timbered gables, a striking feature that adds to its charm and evokes the feel of an English manor. Beyond its namesake and impressive design, the fieldhouse has witnessed a vibrant community history. Once home to a bustling Polish language school, Polska Szkoła im. Tadeusza Kościuszki, it was a hub of cultural life. The park was also home to one of the Chicago Public Library’s most frequented branches, until it was closed in the 1950s. Today, Kosciuszko Park continues to be a vital community hub, offering a range of recreational activities for residents, including a spray feature for children, a dog park, and even training programs for Special Olympics athletes. Come, take a walk among the trees, enjoy the fresh air, and imagine the stories that unfolded within these historic walls.