Chicago Park District

Merrimac Park, located in the Dunning community of Chicago, spans 9.30 acres and features a fieldhouse equipped with a gymnasium, clubrooms, and a kitchen. The park offers various outdoor amenities, including walking trails, softball fields, a playground, and a spray pool, along with a diverse range of sports and fitness programs for residents of all ages. Established in the 1950s, Merrimac Park has a rich history, originally serving as a picnic and dance ground known as Kolze's Electric Grove. The park is well-known for community events such as the annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and the Downhill Derby, where youth craft small race cars under the guidance of the park's woodshop instructor. Generated from the website