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Edward H. White Park

Chicago, Illinois

Welcome to Chicago's Edward H. White Park located in the Whither-Height community. This park was first established in 1968 and named in memory of Edward White, a NASA astronaut who graduated from the United States Military Academy and eventually served as a fighter pilot. He was one of three astronauts to die in the Apollo 1 fire of 1967. Come out and hit a few home runs, bring the kids to the playground, have fun.

To contact the office please call 312-747-7106.

This was RecPlanet place of the day on January 27, 2018 in honor of the 51 year anniversary.

4.60 acresabout three and a half football fields
Been here lately? Is this still accurate?
Acreage4.60
Managed byCity of Chicago
Address1120 West 122nd Street, Chicago, IL 60643
Coordinates41.673393, -87.650052
Websitenone on file
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