Arts & Recreation
In a city no larger than six square miles, more than 15 parks offer basketball courts, baseball diamonds, picnic areas and a recreational facility. Maybe this is the reason that Harvey seems to be a breeding ground for professional athletic talent. Or maybe it’s not simply the parks, but the important values instilled by progressive organizations like the Harvey Boxing Club. Here, the motto “Better to sweat in the gym, than bleed on the streets” has helped recruit more than 50 active members and has helped keep Harvey’s streets clean.
Please visit one of the categories below to learn more about what Harvey has to offer:
Administrative Office:
15335 Broadway
Harvey, IL 60426
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
708-331-3857
Harvey Park & Recreation Locations
Gloria J. Taylor Banquet Hall & Recreation Center 14821 Broadway Harvey, IL 60426 708-331-9501 | Martin Luther King Recreational Sports Center 234 W. 150th St. Harvey IL, 60426 | Gloria J. Taylor Banquet Hall & Recreation Center 14821 Broadway Harvey, IL 60426 708-331-9501 |
Gloria J. Taylor Park 148th & Broadway Ave. • 52 acres • Playground • Recreation Center • Tennis Courts • Picnic Pavilion | Martin Luther King Recreational Sports Center 234 W. 150th St. Harvey IL, 60426 | New Holmes Center Multi-Purpose Center & Museum 16001 Woodbridge Harvey, IL 60426 708-331-5765 |
Brigges-Ellis Park 144th & Loomis • 9.0 acres • Playground • Basketball • Soccer Field • Tennis Courts • Picnic Pavilion | Martin L. King Jr. Park 150th & Dells Way • 3.5 acres • Playground • Recreation Center • Basketball • Picnic Pavilion | New Holmes Park 160th & Woodbridge • 9.5 acres • Playground • Recreation Center • Basketball • Picnic Pavilion |
Taft Park 162nd & Emerland Avenue • 2.0 acres • Playground • Basketball • Tennis Courts • Baseball Field • Picnic Field | Lexington Park 151st Lexington Avenue • 3.5 acres • Playground • Basketball • Tennis courts | Lincoln Park 158th & Lincoln Avenue • 6.0 acres • Playground • Basketball • Picnic Pavillion |
Calumet Park 144th Calument Drive • 1.0 acres • Playground | Honore Park 151st & Honore Avenue • 1.5 acres • Playground | Kick Park 155th Hoyne Avenue • .5 acres • Playground |
Minor League Field 161st & Finch Avenue • 3.0 acres • Baseball field | Medger Evers Park 149th & Ashland Avenue • 5.0 acres • Basketball • Picnic Pavillion | Old Holmes Park 158th & Finch Park • Playground • Picnic Pavillion |
Dells Park 161st Page Avenue • .5 acres • Playground • Tennis Courts | Kiwanis Park 159th & Myrtle Avenue • 1.0 acres • Playground | Streamside Park 145th & Stremaside Avenue • .5 acres • Playground |
Triangle Park 165th & Streamside Avenue • .5 acres • Playground • Picnic Pavillion | Union Park 146th & Union Avenue • .5 acres • Playground | Lou Boudreau Field 160th & Woodbrige Avenue • 10 acres • Baseball Field • Football Field |
Worthy Park 152nd & Campbell Avenue • 13 acres (undeveloped) |
National Football League (NFL) Barry Gardner Jack Golden Napolean Harris Jermaine Hampton Lamar McGriggs Antwaan Randle El Tai Streets Sammy Williams |
National Basketball Association (NBA) Jim Ard Melvin Ely Rod Higgins U.S. National Team T. C. Dantzler Major League Baseball (MLB) Lou Boudreau |
Youth sports is alive and well in Harvey. A core social, educational and growth component for years, organizations like the Harvey Boxing Club, the little league baseball teams and the pee-wee football teams keep the Harvey’s children active and competitive on a national level.
Restoration Ministries’ Harvey Boxing Club
With more than 50 boys and girls participating in the club, this organization thrives on building esteem for youngsters and building confidence. “Better to sweat in the gym, than bleed in the streets” is the motto of the club, opened in 2002 as a part of gang prevention and youth development programs.
Practices are Monday through Saturday, and include extensive conditioning and cardiovascular training. Kids run three miles, as well as 100-yard and 50-yard sprints.
Locals like Jose Arambula have even gained a ranking as the No. 3 boxer in the nation in his weight class. Arambula attended Coolidge Middle School at that time.
The club is located at 15331 Broadway. For more information on the Harvey Boxing Club, please call 708-333-8353.
Harvey Little League
15017 Center Ave
708-331-1791
Harvey Colts
Local Pee-Wee Football Team
312-735-4245
Harvey Twisters
Local Wrestling Team
708-331-9419 (phone)
708-333-4888 (fax)