Eugene Field Park
Also known as Central Park; Park # 41
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About the district
Eugene Field Park, at 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2006. The Register lists it for its recreation, social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Tudor Revival, as it does for 52 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Chicago Park District MPS. The listing covers 16 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
5100 N. Ridgeway Ave., Chicago · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Eugene Field ParkStart here
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Bohemian National CemeteryRenaissance Revival · 0.2 mi on
11 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Tudor Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Tudor Revival.
Memories of Eugene Field Park
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Questions about Eugene Field Park
Is Eugene Field Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2006 (Register number 06000677).
Is Eugene Field Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wrigley Field, 4.1 miles away.
Can you visit Eugene Field Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Eugene Field Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28891008 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.