The Neighborhood

Washington Park is one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods. Washington Park was home to the famous 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The Park District offers year-round programs and recreational activities for various ages.

The area is a mix of longtime and new residents attracted by reasonable rents, a cultural and artistic presence, and the park’s many outdoor programs. Public transportation provides residents with access to the DuSable Museum, the University of Chicago, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Other nearby area attractions include Hyde Park and its large variety of restaurants and shopping choices. The Dan Ryan Expressway, less than a mile away, provides easy access to the city.

The area is a mix of longtime and new residents attracted by affordable rents, the cultural and artistic presence, and the park’s many outdoor programs. CTA bus lines provide residents with access to the DuSable Museum, the University of Chicago, the Illinois Institute of Technology, and the Museum of Science and Industry. Other nearby area attractions include Hyde Park with its large variety of restaurants and shopping choices.