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Artist Shenchen Xu created Happy Family a bronze artwork composed of three plant-like human figures…
Location:
3000 W. Argyle St.
Chicago, IL 60625
Supervisor:
Vera Onate (River Park)
Phone Numbers:
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(312) 742-7516
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Description
Restored in 2002, the Ronan Park includes 3 acres of naturalized river edge habitat along the North Branch of the Chicago River [Lawrence Ave to Argyle Street, west of Chicago river between Sacramento and California] on City's north side. A wooded chipped path in the park parallels the river, making Ronan Park a perfect spot for bird watching or a nature walk.
In spring 2011, The Multi-ethnic Sculpture Park and Healing Garden in Ronan Park was installed. The park is 12.47 acres and it embraces our community’s multicultural heritage through the creation of a community space that is to feature a rotating schedule of sculpture, cultural activities, and free performances, as well as community-designed and managed gardens.
While there is no structured programs offered at Ronan Park, please check out the variety of offerings at nearby River Park!
History
In 1929, the City of Chicago built a new pumping station east of the channelized North Branch of the Chicago River to meet the increasing need for water in the neighboring Lincoln Square and Albany Park communities. Just over thirty years later, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and the Chicago Park District began working together to create recreational space adjoining the pumping station. The Park District entered into a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in 1962 and has amended the lease to expand the footprint of the park to over 70 acres. By the mid-1960s, playgrounds and greenspaces lined both sides of the North Shore Channel. The entire park was rehabilitated, and a bike path added as part of a larger plan to create a recreational corridor along the river.
Ronan Park honors Ensign George Ronan, who died in the Fort Dearborn Massacre on August 15, 1812, when Potowatomi warriors routed the Federal forces at Chicago. Ronan was the first West Point graduate to fall in battle.
Map & Facilities
Ronan Fountain, Monuments, Sculptures
