Independence Park, Chicago, IL

Independence Park occupies a full city block in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood, bounded by Hamlin, Avers, Irving Park Road, and Grace Street. The 14-acre site includes a 1.1-mile paved walking loop, two lighted baseball diamonds, six tennis courts, and a children’s playground with separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12. A fieldhouse built in 1927 provides restrooms, drinking fountains, and a gymnasium that hosts year-round youth basketball and adult volleyball leagues. Mature oak and elm trees line the perimeter, while a central lawn offers open space for informal use. The park is served by the CTA Blue Line at the nearby Irving Park station and connects directly to the Lakefront Trail via the North Branch Bicycle Trail, allowing cyclists to reach downtown in under 30 minutes. Seasonal programming includes a weekly farmers market on Saturdays from June through October and a summer concert series on the east lawn. Nearby retail corridors along Irving Park Road supply grocery, dining, and service options within a five-minute walk.

Fitness Center Swimming Pool

Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,684

House $915,967

Townhouse –

Condo $241,190