2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

DemographicsArt Institute, the Field Museum of Natural History, and the Shedd Aquarium and is home toBuckingham Fountain. Over 20,000,000 people visit Grant Park and Buckingham Fountainannually, making it the second most visited park landmark in the United States.Soldier Field – Originally opened in 1924, Soldier Field was known as one of the great venuesduring the “Golden Age of Sports” and one of Chicago’s most famous landmarks. Crowds inexcess of 100,000 were commonplace, marked by several memorable events including the 1926Army-Navy game and the epic 1927 Jack Dempsey/Gene Tunney heavyweight rematchfeaturing the controversial long count. In 1944, more than 150,000 spectators attended awartime visit by President Franklin Roosevelt.Rolling Stones Concert, 1977U2 Concert, 2010Norge Ski Club Jump Competition, 195418