1260 19th Street NE
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This 7-acre park offers many features including a multi-purpose court for a game of basketball or tennis or an enjoyable place to relax. The park is lighted and there is plenty of room to run and play along with the following amenities:
| Multi-purpose Courts |
Playground |
| Seasonal Splash Fountain |
Horseshoe Court |
| Benches/Picnic Tables |
Mutt-Mitt Dispenser |
History
In 1926, the City purchased 7.0 acres of land abutting Englewood School for $6,000. It was the first land purchase made by the City for park and recreation purposes. Over 350 conifer and deciduous trees were located on the site in the center of this residential district.
Early development of the park included a tennis court, picnic areas and a pathway through the park. The tennis court was recently resurfaced, and a fence and basketball backstop installed for multiple use.
School District 24J constructed a multi-purpose room adjacent to the school in 1972. The City cooperated by deeding .21 acres of park land and contributing $7,000 toward construction costs. The Recreation Division may schedule use of the multi-purpose room for program activities on a year-round basis when the school is not using the room. These program activities are widely attended, not only by youth of the Englewood area, but from the entire northeast section of the City.