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1422 S. Hamlin Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623
United States

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Hornbeam Park

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Engineered Wood Fiber Surface

Hornbeam Playground

Description

Renovated Fall 2013, Chicago Plays! Through Mayor Emanuel’s Chicago Plays! playground initiative, 327 playgrounds across the city were built or renovated from 2013 through 2016, ensuring every child in every neighborhood is within a 10-minute walk of a park or playground.