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SITE LOCATION: 5905 Spruce Ave. STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES

CLASSIFICATION: Park A quiet neighborhood park located at the southeast corner of E. 59th
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 Street and Spruce Avenue, Hibbs Park is clean and well-maintained. It

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PARK DISTRICT: offers visitors a picnic shelter, playground, and diamond field. This park
has historical significance as the remains of Precious Doe were found in
ESTABLISHED: 1967 the wooded area north of 59th Street. A memorial in her remembrance
ACREAGE: 2.3 acres is located at this park. All amenities appear tidy and in very good
condition, though the playground equipment shows some wear from
weather. Possible opportunities for improvement include:
PARK AMENITIES • Addition of a drinking fountain

• Benches (2)
• Diamond Fields (1)
• Drinking Fountain (1)
• Grills (2)
• Landmark (1)
• New Park Sign (1)
• Pedestrian Lighting (2) PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
• Picnic Shelter (1) RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
• Picnic Tables (5)
• Playground (1) UNACCEPTABLE POOR GOOD ✓ EXCELLENT
• Regulatory Sign (1)
• Trash Receptacles (2)

Comfort/Character-29

Usability-10

Accessibility-16 Amenities-21 TOTAL SCORE

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