Plans have been approved for a new community-focused recreation center at 3901 West Cermak Road, on the border between Little Village and Lawndale. The proposal, dubbed the One Lawndale Recreation Center, will replace a former CTA storage yard just east of the intersection with South Pulaski Road.
Site map of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
Massing of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
Efforts for the center are being led by the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation, with Wight & Company serving as the designers. The massive facility will consist of a single-story, 43-foot-tall structure. It will be surrounded by an 83-space parking lot for visitors at the front and a 22-space lot at the rear for staff.
Floor plans of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
Floor plans of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
Inside the 121,818-square-foot facility will be a small reception area, office space, a lounge with a concessions and pro shop, locker rooms, and a large boxing and fitness space. However, the majority of the building will be occupied by two 60-yard turf fields with bleacher seating, five basketball courts, and a wrestling room.
Rendering of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
Elevations of One Lawndale by Wight & Company
The building will be clad mostly in prefabricated panels, accented by decorative murals illustrating the timeline of sports. In total, the project is expected to cost around $38 million, with the developer hoping to close on funding soon ahead of a groundbreaking planned for late next year. If all goes according to plan, the facility should open to the public in Fall 2027.
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It’ll definitely be a nice addition to the neighborhood, but I just wish the parking lot was in the back.
Beautiful! I hope to learn more about its energy,sustainability and resilience (cooling center, food, shelter) plan. Also, I hope the recreational center would have a strong Title IX program to ensure woman and girls access to space.