Ronan Park Expansion

In August 2009, Openlands Land Preservation  transferred to the City of Chicago a 1.65-acre property, helping to expand this important riverfront park in a culturally diverse neighborhood. 

Located in Albany Park, a port of entry for immigrants from around the world, Ronan Park is similarly a gateway—from there cyclists, runners, birders, and other outdoor recreationalists access miles of multi-use paths, including a linkage to the North Branch Trail, which stretches as far north as the Chicago Botanic Garden, in Glencoe, IL.

(The Ronan Park acquisition is the gray triangle at the corner of Lawrence & Sacramento avenues)

Additionally, Ronan Park connects directly to River and Legion parks, offering:

• Soccer and baseball fields,
• Playgrounds,
• A large park district swimming pool and field house,
• Bird and butterfly sanctuaries along riverfront paths, and
• A wealth of other healthy outdoor activities for residents of all ages.  

Slated for a 5-story 84-unit condo development, 25% of which were pre-sold, this parcel was purchased by Openlands from a willing seller and held on to until its transfer to public ownership.

Let us help you too. We buy land when the market is right and hold title while you assemble funds and approval for permanent acquisition. For more information about our land acquisition and planning services, please contact Openlands Land Preservation Specialist Emy Brawley via e-mail or by phone at 312-863-6274.