Wicker Park (Chicago park)

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Wicker Park is an urban park in Chicago, Illinois named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.

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[edit] History

Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker donated a four acre parcel of land to the City of Chicago in 1870.[1] The City of Chicago installed a small reservoir inside the triangular park.[1] In 1890 the West Park Commission filled in the reservoir and replaced it with lawn.[1] Several years later a cut-granite fountain was installed.[1] In 1908 the fountain was replaced with a wading pool and planted additional trees in the park.[1] In 1934 the West Park Commission was consolidated into the Chicago Park District.[1] The Chicago Park District installed a fieldhouse on the site in 1985.[1]

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The dog-friendly park includes areas for baseball, gyms, a spraypool, a water playground, and a small walking trail.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Chicago Park District. (2006). '"Wicker Park. Retrieved July 25, 2007, from http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.detail/object_id/EE1CE41C-DEA0-4883-9CE5-9D3BBA2F86F3.cfm

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