Monticello Playlot Park, Chicago, IL
Monticello Playlot Park occupies a compact block in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood, bounded by Monticello Avenue, Montrose Avenue, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line. The park’s central feature is a fully fenced playground with modern climbing structures, two bucket swings, and an adjacent splash pad that operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A 0.3-mile rubberized walking loop circles the perimeter, connecting to the adjacent 5.5-acre athletic field used for youth soccer and baseball leagues. Mature oak and honey-locust trees provide consistent shade along the loop, while newer plantings of native prairie grasses border the western fence. Restrooms and a single drinking fountain are located inside a small brick fieldhouse that also contains storage for park-district equipment. Street parking is available on three sides, and the Irving Park Blue Line station is four blocks south, giving residents direct access to the Loop in under 25 minutes. The combination of active recreation space, shaded walking routes, and transit proximity makes the park a practical daily amenity for households with children or adults seeking routine outdoor exercise.
Homes for Sale
Monticello Playlot Park currently has 15 single family homes for sale, 1 townhouse for sale, 13 condos for sale, and 2 lots for sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 5 new construction homes for sale.
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