Jackson Park Problem Reports
This site is a project of the Jackson Park Advisory Council. Its goal is to allow users of Jackson Park to report issues that they would like the council to amplify.
The council will review issues periodically and decide on how to move them forward.
We encourage users to also report issues to Chicago 311 and the Park District.
Problem Reports
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Recurring problem with sand accumulation on lakefront Trail
2 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Sand regularly accumulates to a significant depth across entire width of lakefront Trail at 57th Street Beach, a narrow and extremely busy section of Trail, producing hazards for cyclists and conflict between pedestrians and cyclistsLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Last Confirmed: 2024-08-06
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentCracked concrete Trail surface
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Concrete Trail surface of walking portion of lakefront Trail north of 63rd Street Beach is cracked and has completely failed in some places, leading to a narrower usable Trail and causing bike and pedestrian conflicts at timesLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentUnsafe Trail crossing
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Lakefront Trail crossing of 63rd Street beach parking lot entrance is extremely unsafe for vulnerable users. Turning drivers do not yield to Trail users consistently and are frequently traveling at high speeds. Drivers exiting parking lot do not stop at stop bars and make illegal right. Turns on red on to the drive. Consider camera enforcement or an underpass or rerouting Trail via underpasses to travel on the west side of DuSable Lakeshore Drive through this area to avoid conflict. It is only a matter of time before there is a fatality at this crossing.Location:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentCorrosion and collision damage to railings protecting path from dusable Lakeshore Drive
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Metal crash barriers protecting lakefront Trail from dusable Lakeshore Drive shows significant corrosion and multiple areas of failure, likely due to collisionsLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentDegraded path pavement
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Where Trail on Eastern side of inner harbor reappears approaching animal bridge from the north, the pavement is of poor quality and degradedLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentDead or damaged trees
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Dying, distressed or significantly damaged trees, including one upper rooted in recent tornadoLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentPath disappears
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Path along east side of inner harbor which exists on maps effectively disappears for large stretches where it has been buried under dirt and grass. This Trail should be reconstructed to provide a safe, alternate, walking and biking route that avoids the major conflict point of this 63rd Street beach parking lot exit to dusable Lakeshore DriveLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentMajor overgrowth blocking path
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Path along east side of inner harbor south of public boat launch becomes impassable due to dense overgrowth, likely also poor pavement conditionsLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentAbandoned jet skis
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Two jet skis have been left abandoned south of inner harbor public boat launch. One is blocking path south of boat launch.Location:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Other
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentTrail crosses boat launch without curb cuts
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Trail along Eastern edge of inner harbor crosses public boat launch with no ramps or curb cuts, limiting use by those who are not on foot. Ideally Trail should be rerouted not to directly cross boat launch.Location:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentPath, pavement, degradation and overgrowth
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Trail between Hayes Drive bridge and public boat launch at northeast corner of inner harbor is degraded and significantly overgrown, making it nearly impossible to use.Location:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentOvergrowth affecting path approaching Hayes Drive bridge
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Path approaching bridge on south side of bridge is significantly narrowed due to major overgrowthLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentDistressed trees
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Multiple distressed or damaged trees visible along path on west side of inner harborLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentFrequent path flooding
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Path along west side of inner harbor north of yacht club entrance gate frequently floods and becomes impassableLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentTwo overgrown benches
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Two benches, Southwest or west of inner harbor along Trail are overgrown and not easy to sit onLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentPedestrian crossings without crossing the signals
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Pedestrian and bike crossings of Richards Drive have lights that lack crossing signals, and the light on one of them is rotated to face incorrectlyLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentLack of sanctioned parking leads to illegal parking
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Southern edge of inner harbor is a popular fishing spot and a lack of sanctioned parking has led to illegal parking and consequent damage to grass and pavementsLocation:
South of inner harbor north of Marquette DriveObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Parking Areas
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentBridge wall concrete spalling
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Evidence of spalling in concrete of animal bridge abutment on east side of bridge, near where a railing post is affixedLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentVine growth blocking sight lines on animal bridge
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Vine growth in bridge railing along lakefront Trail on animal bridge block sight lines at a dangerous pinch point and curve in the trail, increasing risk of bicycle and pedestrian collisionsLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentTrail pavement failure
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Segment of asphalt pavement connecting animal bridge to walkway along concrete revetment is undermined by erosion and bucklingLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentDead and dying trees
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
At least too large and several small trees are nearly or entirely deadLocation:
East of dusable Lakeshore Drive between Coast guard Station and animal bridgeObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentOvergrowth South of Coast guard Station
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Unchecked scrub growth inside fence to south of Coast guard StationLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentWood shakes blowing off roof
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Wooden shakes have blown off the roof of the Coast guard station and associated garageLocation:
Observed: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Buildings
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentOvergrowth
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Several areas of overgrowth or tree limbs. Touching ground impair sight lines and create areas where garbage collects and weeds are not clearedLocation:
Multiple locations south of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentCollapsed bench
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Location:
Southwest of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentCollapsed grills
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
At least six permanently installed grills unusable because posts on which they are mounted have penetrated bottom of grill causing grill to collapseLocation:
South of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentOvergrown benches
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Benches unusable due to overgrowth engulfing themLocation:
Facing seawall South of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentCracked and failing concrete railing along the seawall
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Multiple areas where concrete railings are spalling, exposing, rusted, rebar, and concrete pillars. Supporting railings are cracked and collapsing.Location:
South of 63rd Street Beach, west of 90° bend in seawallObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentErosion of dirt behind seawall
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Multiple areas of significant erosion behind seawall, some more than 1 ft in depth, filled with overgrowth and trashLocation:
South of 63rd Street beach parking lot along seawall East from the 90° bend in seawallObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentDistressed or dead trees
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
At least two trees with significant quantities of dead branches, and one tree with a stump requiring removalLocation:
Area south of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentPile of dredged dirt
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
One pile of dredged dirt near 63rd Street Beach has been removed, but another further east remains for a second year.Location:
Southeast of 63rd Street beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Landscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentSand covering most of paved path
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Deep drift of sand covering paved path makes it unusable for bicycles and difficult to walk onLocation:
South of 63rd Street Beach parking lot, near Eastern end of parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Hardscaping
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
Log In to CommentPillar with crossing button destroyed by car
1 park visitors share this problem
Description:
Killer supporting beg button for pedestrian crossing has been knocked over, also damaging concrete on which it was mounted. This crossing, which is inadequately protected from high-speed traffic.Location:
South side of entrance from dusable Lakeshore Drive to 63rd Street Beach parking lotObserved: 2024-07-20
Reported: 2024-07-20
Category: Parking Areas
Zone: Area 2
Project: 2024 JPAC Park Condition Survey
Status: Reviewed By Pac
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