(65 ILCS 20/21-18) (from Ch. 24, par. 21-18)
    Sec. 21-18. May acquire parks.
    The city of Chicago may acquire, by purchase or otherwise, municipal parks, play grounds, public beaches and bathing places, and improve, equip, maintain and regulate the same.
(Source: Laws 1941, vol. 2, p. 19.)