1. GRANT PARK ANDREA ARIELA JESSICA SABRINA

2. DEMOGRAPHICS AND MEDIAN INCOME The total population of Grant Park is 6,584. The median age of people living there is 31 years old. 74.5 percent of people living in this area are married, 12.3 percent are married with children, 9.8 percent are single and 3.4 percent are single parents. The majority of people living in Grant Park have a graduate or professional school degree. The Median Household Income in Grant Park is $88,856 The Average Household Net Worth is $525,303

3. HISTORY OF GRANT PARK In 1836, the area was set to be public grounds, free of all buildings It officially became a park on April 29, 1844 named Lake Park Renamed Grant Park in 1901 in honor of president Ulysses S. Grant Businessman Aaron Ward fought and won four court battles to keep the park free of buildings. The only exception was the Art Institute of Chicago.

4. FUN FACTS Grant Park is the biggest public park in Chicago (300+ acres!) Many outdoor concerts and festivals take place here, such as Lollapalooza and the Taste of Chicago President Barack Obama gave his election victory speech here in 2008 Route 66 starts in Grant Park Buckingham Fountain, which was a gift to the city, is one of the world’s largest fountains

5. PLACES IN GRANT PARK Millennium Park (the Bean, Lurie garden, Crown fountain) Maggie Daley Park (water park, ice skating, rock climbing) The Skating Ribbon (ice skating) Field House (where planning occurs) Art Institute of Chicago (art – you get in free with Loyola ID) Buckingham Fountain (big, famous fountain) Museum Campus (Adler Planetarium, Field Museum of Natural History, and Shedd Aquarium) Petrillo Music Shell (where cool concerts are like Lollapalooza) Congress Plaza (gardens, fountains, artwork) Hutchinson Field (big field, baseball and softball diamonds) Marinas and Harbors (Yacht Clubs galore)

6. LOCATION OF GRANT PARK Grant Park’s address is 337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601, however Grant Park extends for 319 acres. To get to Grant Park from Loyola, students can get on the Red Line at Loyola and take it to Jackson. From Jackson, walk 4 blocks eastward and you will reach Grant Park.

7. WHAT WAS IT LIKE BEING IN GRANT PARK? Being in Grant Park allowed for us to take a break away from school and actually take in the beauty of Chicago. It was a really great experience because we got to see the natural aspects that Chicago has to offer. Being able to see the popular attractions there, such as Millennium Park and the Bean made us feel connected to the community because its almost as though seeing those places are a right of passage when living in Chicago.

8. HOW HAS THIS EXPERIENCE SHAPED YOUR OPINION OF THE “SECOND CITY?” Grant Park/green space = essential to the city Excellent for events - allows for city bonding Having a world famous attraction less than an hour away shows encourages appreciation for the great city.

9. WAS THIS AN AUTHENTIC CHICAGO EXPERIENCE? Debatable: Touristy or an Integral Chicago Experience? Gotta start somewhere!

10. WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF DURING THIS ACTIVITY? DID ANYTHING SURPRISE YOU? Loving architecture - Rediscovering inner passions Adventure is fun! Miss the city life It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of school, but it’s nice to walk around and take in the world around you

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