Location:
2835 S. Wallace St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Supervisor:
Kal Moy (McGuane Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(312) 747-6467
Hours
Park Hours
Description
This playground is 0.20 acres and it is located in the Bridgeport community.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby McGuane Park for recreation.
History
Sintic Park is one of many small parks created by the City's Bureau of Parks and Recreation to meet increasing recreational demands in post-World War II Chicago. The bureau developed plans for this Bridgeport neighborhood playlot in 1951, and soon improved the site with playground equipment, benches, a sand box, and a drinking fountain. In 1957, the City of Chicago transferred the property to the Chicago Park District pursuant to the Chicago Park and City Exchange of Functions Act. The Chicago Park District rehabilitated the site with a new soft surface playground in 1992.
Originally known as 28th Place Playlot for an adjacent street, the park was officially renamed Sintic Park in 1993. The park honors Sergeant Gregory J. Sintic (1947-1968), a U.S. Army enlistee killed by a land mine explosion in Vietnam on January 28, 1968. Sintic was awarded the Bronze Star of Valor and the Purple Heart for his sacrifice. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Sintic attended the Catholic grammar school across the street from the park.
