Abbott Park Path - Hiking trail near Chicago, Illinois, United States - Description
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| Name | Abbott Park Path | |
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| Summary | The Chicago Park District acquired the site of Abbott Park as part of a ten-year plan to increase recreational opportunities in under-served neighborhoods in post-World War II Chicago | |
| Type | Day Hike - Loop | |
| Distance (Total) | 1.0 miles / 1.6 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
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| Difficulty | Easy | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Link | http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.detail/object_id/0ebef4ac-aeb4-419a-b63f-f28fc81bbefa.cfm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map | Park Map |
The Chicago Park District acquired the site of Abbott Park as part of a ten-year plan to increase recreational opportunities in under-served neighborhoods in post-World War II Chicago. In 1947, the Citizens Advisory Committee on Park Sites recommended the creation of a park to serve the rapidly growing African-American community near 95th Street and Michigan Avenue. The park district purchased the property southeast of that intersection in 1949, and built a swimming pool and recreational facility the following year. In 1956, the park district sold a portion of the parkland to the Board of Education for use as Harlan High School.
The park is located at 49 E. 95th St., Chicago, IL, 60619
| Latitude | 41.7217462095 degrees / 41° 43.305' / 41° 43' 18.29" |
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| Longitude | -87.6221895218 degrees / -87° 37.331' / -87° 37' 19.88" |
| Created by Nick on 02/16/2010 |
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