Beautiful day for a stroll in the park
Beautiful day for a stroll in the park
new Chicago Plays! playground at Ronan Park
new Chicago Plays! playground is a hit with the kids!
kids having fun at Ronan Playlot Park playground.
kids having fun at Ronan Playlot Park playground.
Great day outside
Great day outside
Location:

3000 W. Argyle St.
Chicago, IL 60625

Supervisor: Vera Onate (River Park)
Phone Numbers: Main (312) 742-7516

 

Hours

Park Hours
Weekday Time slot Comment
Sunday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Monday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Tuesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Wednesday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Thursday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm
Saturday: 6:00 am-11:00 pm

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.

Parking/Directions

For directions using public transportation visit www.transitchicago.com.

Map & Facilities

Ronan Playground

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Ronan Fountain, Monuments, Sculptures

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Ronan Path and Trail

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Ronan Natural Area

3000 W. Argyle St.
Chicago , IL 60625
United States

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Ronan  Playground
Ronan Playground

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

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Ronan Fountain, Monuments, Sculptures

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
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Ronan Path and Trail

3000 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

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Ronan Natural Area
Ronan Natural Area

3000 W. Argyle St.
Chicago , IL 60625
United States

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