Ellen Gates Starr Park occupies 5.6 acres along the North Branch of the Chicago River in the West Town neighborhood. The park’s centerpiece is a 0.6-mile paved multi-use trail that connects to the larger North Branch Trail system, giving residents a direct route for walking, jogging, or cycling without entering city streets. Two playgrounds with modern equipment sit near the riverbank, while a lighted baseball diamond and soccer field serve organized leagues and casual games. A small picnic grove and two open lawns provide space for gatherings, and a fishing deck extends over the water for shoreline angling. Mature trees line the perimeter, offering shade along the trail and buffering noise from nearby streets. The park is bordered by North Avenue to the north and is three blocks from the Division Blue Line station, placing it within a short walk of grocery stores, cafés, and the riverwalk segment that runs south toward downtown.
Ellen Gates Starr Park currently has 6 single family homes for sale, 1 townhouse for sale, 7 condos for sale, and 8 lots for sale.