We held a very festive opening at Rieger Park on May 17. A horde of young children was enjoying the new playground. Lively music played, refreshments were served and park district board members spoke. I was glad the property we once called “16 th & Circle” has a shorter more meaningful name.
John Rice is an English Composition Tutor and freelance journalist based in Forest Park, Illinois. He writes for local publications such as Forest Park Review and Wednesday Journal, Inc., covering a range of topics including community events, local businesses, human interest stories, and personal reflections.