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Tuesday, 07 February 2012

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Washington Park

5531 S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago IL, 60637
Phone: 773-256-1248
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In 1869, after several years of lobbying by prominent south-siders, the Illinois State Legislature established the South Park Commission. The newly appointed Board of Commissioners identified more than 1,000 acres of land just south of Chicago for a large park and boulevards that would connect it with downtown and the West Park System. Originally called South Park, the property was composed of Eastern and Western Divisions, now Jackson, Washington Parks and the Midway Plaisance.

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Specialty: Public Park
Neighborhood: Southside
Features: Baseball, Fitness Centers, Gyms, Waking, Jogging and Biking Paths
Hours: 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
Parking: Metered street parking

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Ashaki Black History Month Celebration

February-25 -

Food, Vendors, Live Entertainement.

Start Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $2.00

Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a celebration of black history in 1926. Dr. Woodson chose the second week in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the Bicentennial (200th birthday) of the U.S.A., the week-long observance was extended to the entire month of February in order to have enough time for celebratory programs and activities. Throughout the month of February, the Chicago Park District celebrates Black History Month by hosting many festivals celebrating African style food, music culture and tradition.

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