Our Story:
In 1933, Lois Buenger was born on Warner Avenue. She was an avid horticulturist, special education teacher, and advocate who knew the importance of tending to her community.
In 1987, she mortgaged her home to save a 100 year-old gingko and build a garden for her neighborhood.
In 1999, the City of Chicago proclaimed a Lois Buenger Day and memorialized Warner Park Ave as Lois Buenger Way to recognize her generosity and commitment.
In 2001, the park became permanently publicly owned in partnership with NeighborSpace and the City.
Today, it's tended by friends and neighbors for all to enjoy. And the gingko tree is still there.
