Berwyn in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Illinois Open Space Lands

A Cooperative Outdoor Recreation Project

Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023

1. Illinois Open Space Lands Marker, Sunshine Park, Berwyn, Illinois

Inscription. The Sunshine Park expansion was made possible through a matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The entire park sat vacant for several years following a fire that destroyed the Maennle Greenhouses.

The Berwyn Park District purchased the property in 1990 to develop a park and new district maintenance facility. In 1996, the district expanded the park with the acquisition of two lots and the alleyway running through the park.

The Berwyn Park District continually strives to provide the best recreation facilities and opportunities to its' residents.

Enjoy your park!

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 41° 50.331′ N, 87° 47.653′ W. Marker is in Berwyn, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker is on 29th Place west of South Oak Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the playground in Sunshine Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6815 29th Place, Berwyn IL 60402, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Berwyn 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Berwyn Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lesak Park Veterans Flagpole

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.4 miles away); Arthur J. Dunham Centennial Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Automobile Love Affair (approx. ¾ mile away); A Road Well Traveled (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berwyn.

Sunshine Park, Berwyn, Illinois image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023

2. Sunshine Park, Berwyn, Illinois

Photographed By Sean Flynn, July 15, 2023

3. Illinois Open Space Lands Marker, Sunshine Park, Berwyn, Illinois

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.