Click below to watch a video about "The Park" at 1808 S. Laramie
More than 600 Cicero residents turned out to mark the official opening of "The Park", the new recreational sports facility that features two baseball fields and a professional grade soccer field at 1808 S. Laramie.
The day also marked the official opening of the Clyde Park District summer soccer league in which more than 600 Cicero children registered to play. The opening celebration featured representatives from the Chicago Fire, Chicago's professional soccer team. Andy Herron of the Fire was on hand to represent the team. Herron was very generous with his time signing autographs for Cicero soccer fans of all ages and even showing Town President Larry Dominick some moves.
"Where once we had a blighted property, now we have a beautiful outdoor facility for kids to play baseball and soccer," said Dominick, who encouraged more kids to sign up for park district programs.
Dominick added, "I want to offer a special thanks to the Chicago Fire for their support of our efforts and their shared interest in seeing kids get involved in soccer and not street gangs. Andy Herron and the other Fire players are terrific athletes and important role models for our kids."
Dominick thanked Cicero state legislators, State Sen. Martin Sandoval and State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, for their support. Hernandez was instrumental in getting the Town a state grant to pay for the professional field turf for the soccer field. Dominick also thanked the Town's Department of Housing for their work through HUD in obtaining critical community development block grant (CDBG) funds that were instrumental in completing the $1.9 million facility.
Joining Dominick for the ribbon cutting to signal the official opening of The Park were (from left to right): State Rep. Hernandez, Town Supervisor Joe Virruso, Town grant consultant Barry Cannizzo, and Andy Herron.
"New Cicero" Community Center Opens
In order to realize his vision for the "New Cicero", Cicero Town President Larry Dominick wanted a town facility that promoted healthy living and dynamic learning. Welcome to the two Cicero Community Center: 40,000 square feet of modern public space dedicated to Cicero's young people.
Click below to watch a video about the "New Cicero" Community Center
Demographics
Population
109,429
Households
28,750
Population Density per Mile
18,719
Total Population Median Age
18
Household Average Income
$43,505
Households with Income $75,000 Plus
5,189
Total Employees
15,017
Total Retail Expenditure
$524.6 Million
Demographic data provided by Experian/Applied Geographic solutions, Town of Cicero, BDI.
