Riverview Park (Chicago)
Park Urban park overlooking Chicago skyline and river
Once a famous Chicago amusement park (1904-1967), Riverview Park is remembered for roller coasters and urban leisure; the former site draws interest from urban historians and locals tracing city memory.
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Riverview Park was an urban amusement park in Chicago, Illinois, that operated from 1904 until its closure in 1967. It was one of the city’s largest amusement parks during the first half of the 20th century.
The park opened in 1904 and grew through the mid century as a major urban entertainment venue. It closed in 1967 and the site was later redeveloped for other urban uses.
The former park stood on Chicago’s North Side along the North Branch of the Chicago River; the area is now part of the city’s urban fabric rather than a dedicated amusement site.
- Operating dates: Opened in 1904 and closed permanently in 1967.
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Riverview Park (Chicago)'s climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (943 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
