Have you ever wondered about the smallest city park in the state? You might think it’s a spot for leisurely strolls or dog walking, but you’d be mistaken. Park No. 474 is so small it doesn’t even have enough space for a person (well, a real person anyway), measuring only 0.01 acres.
The park contains no natural features, and the only thing you can do is admire the art. The entire area of the park constitutes a 6-foot-by-9-foot granite slab with a sculpture known as “Man on a Bench.”
History of Park No. 474
Despite its tiny size, Park No. 474 is officially listed on city maps and is included in the Chicago Park District’s list of parks.
Park No. 474 came into existence because of the sculpture “Man on a Bench.”…