Lucy Parsons Park

Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons Park is a small urban park located in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. This 0.32-acre mini-park serves as a gathering place for local residents of all ages.

The park was established in 2001 when the Chicago Park District acquired the land from the Public Building Commission of Chicago. In 2004, it was named after Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons, a prominent figure in American labor history and women's rights activism.

Lucy Ella Gonzales Parsons Park features a soft-surface playground that is accessible to visitors with disabilities. The play area includes swings, slides, activity panels, and climbing elements designed to keep children engaged. During warm summer days, visitors can cool off in the park's water spray area.

For adults and older visitors, the park offers community tables with shade umbrellas, providing a pleasant spot for card games, socializing, or simply relaxing. The park's compact size and amenities make it an ideal location for neighborhood residents to enjoy outdoor activities and community interaction.

The park's namesake, Lucy Parsons, was a prolific writer on issues related to socialism and labor reform. She played a significant role in organizing labor unions in Chicago and was involved in founding the Industrial Workers of the World in 1905. The park's location is just over a mile from where Parsons lived at the time of her death, connecting the space to local history.