Addams/Medill Park

Addams/Medill Park is a public park in Chicago named after Jane Addams and Medill Elementary School. It is located in Pilsen.

Recent history

In June 2017 it was announced that Exelon planned to build a $20 million, 100,000 sq-ft multi-purpose indoor facility in the park,^[1] which is expected to open in late winter 2019. The park will also undergo $5 million of outdoor renovations.^[2]

Events

Every year, Addams/Medill Park hosts Ruido Fest and Spring Awakening.^[3][4]

References

1. ↑ Stephanie Lulay, Addams/Medill Park To Get $25 Million Exelon Rec Center On Near West Side June 14, 2017
2. ↑ New rec center expected to bring Near West Side communities together Chicago Sun-Times, 06/13/2017
3. ↑ "News". Ruido Fest. Retrieved 2017-08-03. 
4. ↑ "Spring Awakening Music Festival". springawakeningfestival.com. Retrieved 2017-08-03. 

External links

• Jane Addams Park at the Chicago Park District

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