The new ADA-compliant ramp is under construction in this Aug. 23 photo. The ramp is designed to make Irwin Park more accesssible from the west side Gottschalk Avenue entrance, which previously included only stairs. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Local News

Safe to play: Ramp is 1st step in Irwin Park improvements

Note: This story is part four of a four-part series on park playgrounds.

The hill on the west side of Irwin Park has been torn up as workers lay a handicapped accessible ramp. The work is one part of the major improvements coming to the park in 2026.
Construction work was completed by early September. 

Then the park district will begin reseeding the area, said Patrick McAneney, superintendent of parks and planning. 

Access from Gottschalk…

Popular stories < 7 days

Newsletter

Meet Charley Dieringer

H-F Pride Fest 2026