Union Park
In the 1910s, African-Americans began moving into the neighborhood. While many other parks were inaccessible to black residents, Union Park became racially integrated. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, the park became ... explorechicago.org
Humboldt Park Lagoon And Prairie River
Humboldt Prairie River, on west side of Humboldt Drive, is a meandering stream designed in 1906 by the Jens Jensen, the founder of the prairie-style of landscape architecture. Inspired by Midwestern natural landscapes... explorechicago.org
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park Cultural Center, a beautiful, historic landmark park is located in the heart of Chicago"s bustling Englewood community. This park"s fieldhouse was added to the National Register of Historic places in 200... explorechicago.org
Sherman Park - Chicago Park District
Sherman Park was one of 10 revolutionary Chicago parks which opened to the public in 1905. The city's population had grown from 300,000 in 1870 to 2 million by 1905, but less than 200 acres of new parkland had been create... famplosion.com