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September 9, 2026
THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT HAS RECEIVED A REQUEST TO NAME PARK NO. 559 LOCATED AT 6151 NORTH SHERIDAN ROAD IN THE EDGEWATER COMMUNITY, IN THE 48TH WARD, AS EDGEWATER PRAIRIE PARK.
THIS NOTICE INITIATES A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS TO ENCOURAGE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY.
AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE NOTICE PERIOD, THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT OR DESIGNEE MAY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD THAT IT APPROVE THAT THE PARK NAME BE CHANGED BASED ON COMMUNITY INPUT PROVIDED FROM THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD.
To submit comments, you may:
- Upload your comments in the form below
- Call (312) 742-0067
- Write to the Chicago Park District, Department of Legislative & Community Affairs, 4830 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
- Email us at LCA@ChicagoParkDistrict.com
About the Proposed Naming
In 2026, representatives of the Edgewater Environmental Coalition requested in writing that the Park District name the currently unnamed Park 559 located at 6151 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois, to Edgewater Prairie Park. This proposed name is in recognition of the park’s evolving character as a space showcasing and fostering the growth of native plants and the efforts of those in the community to steward that growth and evolution. The naming request is supported by the Berger Park Advisory Council and supported by a petition of area residents.
Since 2024, volunteers, residents, community organizations and other local partners have worked together to restore native habitat within Park 559, which had previously been primarily an area of open turf grass. Today it has become an emerging pollinator habitat with environmental opportunities and on-going community protection.
Park District staff conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of the criteria for naming and presented their review and analysis to the General Superintendent. The General Superintendent considered the proposed name of the park and found that the criteria set forth in Chapter VII, Section E.2 of the Code had been met as follows: (1) the proposed name has substantial public support; and (2) the proposed name reflects the ongoing ecological restoration of the park and while it recognizes the volunteerism and stewardship of local stakeholders, it is a name that reflects a physical feature of the neighborhood rather than a name honoring a person or an organization. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Park District to initiate a forty-five (45) day notice period to solicit public input to name the currently unnamed park.
Learn more: View the Park No. 559 Naming Request Presentation
Submit a Comment for Park 559 Renaming
The comment period for this naming ends on October 25, 2026.