Cornell Park sits on Chicago’s South Side in the Hyde Park–Woodlawn area, bordered by Cornell Avenue, 51st Street, and the Metra Electric tracks. The 18-acre grounds include an outdoor basketball court, two baseball diamonds, and a children’s playground with modern equipment. A quarter-mile crushed-stone loop circles the park, linking directly to the Lakefront Trail at 51st Street, so runners and cyclists can reach the lakefront without crossing major streets. Mature oaks and maples provide shade over picnic tables and open lawns used for pick-up soccer and weekend gatherings. The park is served by the 15 Jeffrey bus and is three blocks from the 51st Street Metra station, giving commuters direct access to downtown and the University of Chicago campus. Restrooms and drinking fountains operate seasonally, and evening lighting covers the main paths and sports courts.
Cornell Park currently has 3 single family homes for sale, 4 townhouses for sale, and 40 condos for sale.