"Oriole Park Branch opened June 1, 2004 and was dedicated June 22, 2004, replacing a storefront. The branch has artwork funded through the Percent for Art Ordinance administered by the City of Chicago Public Art Program and a reading garden. Oriole Park Branch features environmentally sustainable construction under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council."

"Outdoor amenities include two senior and four junior-sized baseball fields, one softball field and two combination soccer/football fields. In addition to two playgrounds, a sandbox and interactive spray pool, the park features three tennis courts, two regular and one junior basketball standard and a paved path for walking, running, biking or inline skating."