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Sweet Clover Park
Description
This small playground is located in the Austin Community. The park is 0.23 acres and it features a playground that was renovated in Summer 2014 as part of Mayor Emanuel鈥檚 Chicago Plays! Program.
While there is no structured programming taking place at this location, we invite you to check out our great programs offered at nearby La Follette Park for recreation.
History
The 快播视频 acquired this playlot site in 1974 with the help of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
In the 1870s, the park's Austin neighborhood was a small, beautiful suburb that stood in sharp contrast to the grime and tumult of Chicago. Many Austin residents made daily rail commutes into the City to earn their livings. On summer evenings, the fragrance of sweet clover growing near the Austin train station welcomed them home to the placid village. By 1899, when Chicago annexed Austin against the wishes of village residents, the town's rural character was beginning to fade. The park was officially named Sweet Clover in 1998.
Additional Information
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