Englewood

Englewood is a residential neighborhood on Chicago's South Side bounded by Garfield Boulevard, 75th Street, Racine Avenue, and Metra Railroad tracks. The area contains a mix of residential blocks, local businesses, schools, and public facilities including Kennedy-King College.

The area grew from oak forests and wetlands into a settlement after 1852 when railroad lines converged at Junction Grove. This rail infrastructure became the foundation for residential and commercial development in the decades that followed.

Music runs deep in the neighborhood through events like the Englewood Jazz Festival, which fills Hamilton Park with performances for several days each year. Local musicians and artists continue to shape the identity of this South Side community.

Transportation is convenient through the Red Line, Green Line, and Dan Ryan Expressway, connecting the neighborhood to the broader city. Kennedy-King College and numerous public schools serve the community with accessible locations throughout the area.

Hamilton Park and Sherman Park were designed by the Olmsted Brothers, the landscape architects behind the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. These two green spaces remain testament to their carefully planned design approach.

Location: Cook County

Location: Chicago

GPS coordinates: 41.78000,-87.64500

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06