Location:
4400 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60646
Supervisor:
Kara Donaldson
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 742-7529
Hours
Park Hours
Description
The Sauganash Trail is 11.64 acres and it officially opened June 21, 2008 in the Sauganash community on Chicago’s Northwest Side. It’s one mile long, running from Bryn Mawr to Devon near Kostner. It’s a wonderful little path that is used regularly by locals. Community residence can access the path at Bryn Mawr to pedal downtown,take a leisurely stroll or power walk, walk your dog [don't forget to bring a doggie poop bag], or take jog in the neighborhood.
History
In the mid-2000s, the Chicago Department of Transportation built a new multi-use recreational trail adjacent to Sauganash Park. The 2.1 million project was funded by Federal and State grants. Construction required the demolition and replacement of two unsafe railroad bridges over Peterson and Rogers Park avenues. The trail was built to Chicago Park District standards with a 12-foot-wide paved surface flanked by soft-surface running/walking surfaces that are each 3-feet wide. There are two access ramps—one at Sauganash Park and one at Thome Street, and the trail is accessible at Bryn Mawr and Devon avenues. It is lined on both sides with lawn and trees. In 2009, the Chicago Park District entered into a lease agreement with the City of Chicago for control and use of the linear park. In 2013, the park was officially named Sauganash Trail Park.
