§ 21-2. Acquisition and use of parks and public places.

The city council may dedicate and set apart for use as playgrounds, recreational centers, parks or public places, any land or buildings which are owned or leased by the city and are not dedicated or devoted to another and inconsistent public use. The city, in such manner as provided by law for the acquisition of land or buildings for public purposes by the city, may acquire or lease land or buildings, or both, within or beyond the corporate limits of the city, for playgrounds, recreational centers, parks and public grounds. When the city council so dedicates, sets apart, acquires or leases land or buildings for these purposes, it may provide for their conduct, equipment and maintenance according to the provisions of this Code or provisions of division 95 of article II of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/11-95-1 et seq.).

(Code 1957, § 24-2)