Chicago Park District
Nathan Hale Park Gymnasium
Situated in the Clearing community area, Hale Park spans 16.60 acres and includes a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms, and a preschool room. The park also features a swimming pool, baseball fields, and a playground. Several of these areas, such as the gymnasium, fields, and multi-purpose rooms, are available for rental.
  • Project Type
    • Building
  • Status
  • Delivery Method
    • Construction Management At-Risk
  • Services
  • Location
    • Chicago, IL
  • Duration
    • 10 Months
  • Size
    • 45,000 sqft
  • Architect
    • Schroeder Murchie Lama

Project Overview

Located in the Clearing community area, Hale Park totals 16.60 acres and features a gymnasium, multi-purpose rooms and a preschool room. Outside, the park offers a swimming pool, baseball fields and a playground. Many of these spaces are available for rental including the gymnasium, fields, and multi-purpose rooms.


Park-goers can participate in seasonal sports, gymnastics, and floor hockey. On the cultural side, Hale Park offers theater. Nature programming includes garden buddies and painting. After school programs are offered throughout the school year, and during the summer, youth attend the park districts six-week day camp.

In addition to programs, Hale Park host fun special events throughout the year, including a pumpkin patch, spring and fall theater plays, park showcase and other holiday-themed events.

Berglund Construction performed all the work for the new park district facility including a professional basketball gymnasium, shower facilities and meeting rooms.