Simons Park

Exterior lighting improved and added in 1999.

Davis Park

Exterior lighting improved and added in 1999.

Burnham Park

Beach lighting improved and added to the 12th Street Beach in 1999.

Jackson Park

Beach lighting improved and added at the 63rd Street Beach in 1999.

Homan Square Community Center

The grand opening for this new community center was held December 15, 2001. The center includes a Natatorium with 4,900-square-foot pool with six lanes and family teaching area with wade in area. The 6,447-square-foot gymnasium consists of one main basketball court, two side basketball courts or two volleyball courts. The cultural wing of the center is 7,003 square feet and features three club rooms, music room, senior room, fitness room and early childhood room that has access to the outdoor playlot.

Awards

  • Winner of a 2002 Urban Land Institute Award for Excellence.