Washington (Dinah) Park, Chicago, IL
Washington (Dinah) Park is a 372-acre green space on Chicago’s South Side, bordered by 51st Street, Cottage Grove Avenue, and Martin Luther King Drive. Its central lagoon supports seasonal fishing and model-boat sailing, while two separate playgrounds—one at 53rd and the other near 55th—provide distinct play structures for different age groups. The park’s paved 1.2-mile loop accommodates both pedestrians and cyclists, connecting to the larger Lakefront Trail system via a dedicated underpass at 51st Street. Formal gardens near the western entrance feature seasonal plantings maintained by the Chicago Park District, and an adjacent fieldhouse contains restrooms, a gymnasium, and scheduled fitness classes. Metra Electric and several CTA bus routes converge at the park’s northwest corner, placing downtown stations within a 12-minute ride. Street parking is available along Cottage Grove, and the park sits within two blocks of grocery stores and pharmacies on 55th Street, allowing residents to complete errands on foot after using the park’s athletic fields or tennis courts.
Homes for Sale
Washington (Dinah) Park currently has 23 single family homes for sale, 1 townhouse for sale, 1 condo for sale, and 4 lots for sale. There are 3 foreclosures for sale.
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