Public space & construction

A public roller rink opened on West Madison

West Garfield Park · 4008 W. Madison Street Park and roller rink now open

What changed

Park No. 602 opened June 20 as a new community plaza and roller rink with murals, a stage, picnic space, lawn games, lighting, and seasonal free skate rentals.

Why it matters

West Garfield Park gained a flexible public gathering place and a low-cost recreation option on a previously undeveloped park site along Madison Street.

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