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

Freedom Park

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

1. Freedom Park Marker

Inscription. This park is dedicated to all the men and women who have served in the armed forces of our country.

Acquisition date
July, 1978

Development period
August 1980 to June 1982

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 41° 42.12′ N, 87° 46.485′ W. Memorial is in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Birmingham Street and Oak Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Birmingham Street. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Chicago Ridge IL 60415, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Chicago.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies: In Memory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 1.4 miles away); Trees (approx. 1.4 miles away); In Flanders Fields (approx. 1.4 miles away); VFW Post 5220 (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named VFW Post 5220 (approx. 1.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Hometown Veterans Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away).

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 5, 2026

2. Freedom Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.