Location:
3150 West Peterson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
Supervisor:
Jeff MacDonald (Hollywood Park)
Phone Numbers:
Main
(773) 478-3482
Hours
Park Hours
Description
Located in the North Park community, this park is 10.60 acres and it is one of the several passive areas the Park District owns. Formerly known as Park No. 526 the park was renamed in honor of longtime Alderman Bernie Stone in Fall 2017.
We have increased recreational and fitness options in the North Park and West Ridge communities. The park design includes hills and asphalt walking paths, fitness equipment geared towards seniors, a new drinking fountain, a small multi-purpose field and additional landscaping.
History
The Chicago Park District amended a lease agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago in 2002 and 2006 to lease more parkland along the Chicago River. The site was located north of Devon and south of Peterson, the new park is located on both the east and west side of the river. Stone Park is a 10.6-acre linear passive green space located in both the North Park and West Ridge Community Areas.
In 2017, the park was named to honor Bernard Stone who served as alderman of the 50th ward for 38 years, he was elected in 1973 and served until 2011, making him the 2nd longest serving alderman in the history of Chicago. Alderman Stone made local headlines for the installation of “Bernies Wall,” a 3 block long 2.5 foot steel guardrail in the middle of Howard Street, creating a traffic barrier between Chicago and the township of Evanston. Stone was a very outspoken and colorful individual who once broke out into song at City Council meeting in regards to an ordinance to ban smoking in most public buildings. Mayor Rahm Emmanuel was quoted as saying: “From serving our country in World War II to serving our city for nearly 40 years on the City Council, Bernie Stone leaves behind a profound legacy. . . As the second-longest serving alderman in the history of Chicago, he was fiercely loyal to his constituents and there was nothing he loved more than fighting to make life better for the residents he represented.”
Map & Facilities
Stone Fitness Course
Stone Park Natural Area
