Marshfield Courts , a DIY skate park at 1644 W. 35th St. in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood, has locked in its permanent location with now-finalized community ownership by NeighborSpace , a non-profit urban land trust that also owns the McKinley Community Play Garden nearby.

Marshfield Courts has grown from adoption and overhaul by nearby residents and skaters Juan Chavez, Zach Rupp, Alex Quinoz and many others.

In addition to cleaning up the space, the group added skateboarding ramps, rails and other infrastructure, installed a community garden, and hosted a skateboarding-influenced outdoor art exhibit space with a new exhibit and artist each month during skating season.

The group also hosts its monthly Marshfield Courts Stewardship Club and other events like skateboarding lessons for kids and zine workshops. The McKinley Park Development Council serves as the group's sponsoring organization.

One characteristic of NeighborSpace-owned local properties has been support for alcohol-inclusive events, fund-raisers and private rentals such as those hosted at the McKinley Community Play Garden.

The McKinley Park News has covered Marshfield Courts since its inception, including the following articles:

• "Marshfield Courts Gets Face-Lift with Help from Local Artist"
  August 8, 2019
   
• "Neighborhood Storefront, Skate Court Star as Sets for Deli Boys"
  April 7, 2025
   
• "Art and Skateboarding Converge at DIY Skate Park Fund-Raiser"
  April 19, 2025
   
• "DIY Skate Park Property Up for Sale in City Program"
  October 2, 2025
   
• "Skating Will Never Die at Marshfield Courts"
  May 7, 2026