Southside Park

Originally an open space frequented by French Hill and Lower Southside residents, it gained a bad reputation as being little better than a Hobo Jungle until the social reform movements of the 1930s when it was cleaned up, landscaped, dedicated, and opened as a public park in 1938. It has numerous brick barbecues, metal roofed public gazebos, and a medium sized play set with swings, slides, etc. After dark it remains a rough area that is not well patrolled by the police. It often serves as a neutral ground for meetings of the local gangs. As with all parks, it is also neutral ground for dogs and cats.

Founding Date

1938

Type

Park

Parent Location

Lower Southside

Owning Organization

New Jerusalem Local Government