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Dvorak Park (Chicago, Illinois)

USA / Illinois / Chicago / Chicago, Illinois / West Cullerton Street, 1119
 park, outdoor swimming pool
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In 1907, during an era of major political reform, the West Park Commission began creating its first three neighborhood parks, Dvorak, Eckhart, and Stanford Parks. These were inspired by a revolutionary system of parks which opened in 1905 to provide breathing space and social services to overcrowded immigrant neighborhoods on Chicago's south side. The need for such facilities was even greater on the west side. Because of this population density, the commissioners could only acquire small pieces of property. Dvorak Park was originally only 3.85 acres in size. In recognition of the area's large Bohemian population, the West Park Commission named the park for Anton Dvorak (1841-1904), the famous Czech composer.
www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Dvorak-Park/
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Coordinates:   41°51'14"N   87°39'14"W
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