Munroe Park, Chicago, IL

Munroe Park occupies a compact block in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood, bounded by East 105th Street, South Indiana Avenue, East 104th Street, and South Prairie Avenue. The park’s central play lot includes updated swings, slides, and a splash pad that operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A full basketball court with resurfaced asphalt and new nets sits directly south of the play area, while a smaller half-court along the eastern edge serves pick-up games. Two lighted tennis courts occupy the northwest corner, available for permit through the Chicago Park District. A single 0.3-mile crushed-stone loop encircles the interior lawn, used by residents for walking and jogging. Mature honey-locust and maple trees provide shade along the perimeter fence, and a small shelter with picnic tables offers rest near the tennis courts. The park lies four blocks west of the 103rd Street Red Line station and one block south of the retail corridor along Michigan Avenue, placing grocery stores, pharmacies, and bus connections within a five-minute walk.

Running Track Volleyball Courts

Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,422

House $457,500

Townhouse –

Condo $184,900