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child population shown above is therefore necessarily an estimate 

 in "split" wards, but is based on the existing ratio of the total 

 population thereof, as shown by the United States census. The 

 1910 attendance figures for Lincoln Park not being available, the 

 Bureau has used all 1909 figures for that system, although this 

 somewhat destroys the value of the comparison. It is to be noted 

 also that in addition to the number shown above the Lincoln Park 

 Board has opened two combined fieldhouses, playgrounds, and 

 swimming pools during 1911; also that the West Park Board 

 during 1910 secured authority for a million-dollar bond issue for 

 the establishment of additional small parks and playgrounds. 



Even with such added facilities on the North and West sides, 

 the unequal distribution thereof still remains apparent and is a 

 potent argument for park consolidation. Under consolidation, 

 these facilities might be established wherever needed, and one 

 capable stafif, working under central direction, should secure 

 results not now possible. 



IV. SPECIAL PRIVILEGES 



SOUTH PARK COMMISSIONERS 



The South Park Board has pursued the general policy of not 

 granting special concessions or privileges to anyone. The refec- 

 tories, lunch rooms and boats in the parks are all operated by the 

 Board for the benefit of the public at large, as described hereafter 

 in this report. Private lockers for the use of golf players, and 

 moorings for the use of those owning motor or sail boats are 

 provided free on request. Though the use of Grant Park, some- 

 times called "Chicago's front door yard," has been granted with- 

 out charge to local civic and commercial bodies for staging large 

 spectacles of public interest, it has been done only on condition 

 that a large proportion of the seating capacity be available to the 

 public free of charge. 



No fees are charged for issuing permits for street openings 

 or for other purposes. A number of special privileges have been 

 granted, however, to property holders on Michigan and Jackson 

 boulevards for the construction of sub-sidewalk vaults. No 



