Garfield Park is anchored by its namesake park, a centerpiece of William Le Baron Jenney's West Park and Boulevard System. The former Central Park—renamed in 1881 after the assassination of President Garfield—features a gold-domed field house and the stunning Garfield Park Conservatory.

The neighborhood consists of east and west halves separated by the park and featuring a remarkable collection of ornate 19th-century greystones. These homes were built at a time when well-to-do Chicagoans flocked to the area looking for larger lots, less congestion and access to green space, all amenities the neighborhood offers to this day. Garfield Park also supports a host of newer light manufacturing businesses, maker spaces, and art galleries.

North Lawndale is best known for beautiful Douglass Park, laid out by William Le Baron Jenney in the 1870s to help spur the westward growth of Chicago. Many of North Lawndale's first residents were Bohemian immigrants who worked at the McCormick Reaper Plant to the south. Later, the area welcomed a large Jewish population.

Today, it is home to a predominantly African American community. North Lawndale residents have provided significant contributions to progressive policies around community development, racial equity and urban farming. The neighborhood also boasts an outstanding collection of greystone homes in the K-Town historic district, and the massive former Sears, Roebuck & Co. warehouse complex which has been gradually undergoing a visionary redevelopment.

Neighborhood Areas

Albany Park / Irving Park

Austin

Avondale

Beverly / Morgan Park

Bridgeport

Bronzeville

Chatham / South Shore

Downtown

Englewood

Garfield Park / North Lawndale

Hermosa

Humboldt Park

Hyde Park / Woodlawn

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Square / Ravenswood

Little Village / Pilsen

Near North Side

Near South Side

Near West Side

Pullman

Rogers Park / West Ridge

Ukrainian Village / West Town

Uptown

Itineraries

New Sites for 2024

Cecilia's Picks, curated by Cecilia Cuff, Bronzeville Hospitality Designer

Cristian's Picks, curated by Cristian Roldan, Humboldt Park Artist

Exploring the Arts, curated by Eleanor Gorski

Bank on It

Theatre to the Silver Screen

Libation Station

Bring the Kids

Dilla's Picks, curated by Shermann Dilla Thomas

Geoffrey Baer’s picks, curated by WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer

Docent-Led Museum Tour

Ofrendas y flores: Día de los Muertos’ Connection to Graceland

We Deserve Beautiful Spaces—Open House edition

Membership

Other City Tours

Visit the Center

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