Washington Park
Local news from Washington Park, Chicago, IL
- Dinosaurs, Discovery, and a Dream: $50 Million Scitopia Science Center Is Coming to Washington Park
Washington Park just got a glimpse of its future — and it looks like labs, live animals, dinosaur fossils, and a whole lot of teenage curios
- Washington Park Playground Could Get a New Name — And the Story Behind It Is All About Community Love
A small playlot at 53rd Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive may soon carry a powerful new name — and the push to make it happen is a
- Summer Camp Season Is Coming: Here's What Washington Park Families Need to Know About the Park District's New Registration Process
Good news for Washington Park parents: the Chicago Park District just announced meaningful changes to its notoriously competitive summer cam
- Aim High, Washington Park: Free Archery Program Launches at the Field House This April
Washington Park residents have a brand-new reason to head to the field house this spring — and it involves a bow, some arrows, and zero cost
- Big Ten Brings $50K Win to Washington Park: Edmund Burke Elementary Scores Major Renovation Grant
Washington Park's Edmund Burke Elementary School is getting a major boost — and it came straight from the hardwood. As part of its community
- Evelyn's Food Love Is Growing: Washington Park Restaurant Scores $483K City Grant for Rooftop Deck Expansion
Washington Park has another reason to celebrate this weekend. Evelyn's Food Love — the beloved restaurant and event space at 5522 S. State S
- Spring Is Springing at Washington Park: New Programs Now Open for Registration at the Neighborhood's Beloved 345-Acre Gem
Washington Park residents, mark your calendars — spring is officially on the way, and the Chicago Park District's Washington Park facility i
- Preservation Chicago Puts Washington Park's Historic South Park Terrace on 2026 Most Endangered List — Sparking Neighborhood Hope
A landmark piece of Washington Park's architectural history is getting a powerful new advocate. Preservation Chicago has placed the South Pa
- Washington Park's Prairie Avenue Building Boom Keeps Rolling with Fourth New Three-Flat Permit
Washington Park's residential construction streak shows no signs of slowing down. A developer from Richton Park has just received a permit t
- Hotel Keys Coming to Washington Park? Bold Mixed-Use Development Proposed at 5301 S. State Street
Washington Park's development momentum is reaching new heights — literally — with a striking mixed-use proposal that could bring something e
- Twin Three-Flats Greenlit on South Michigan Avenue, Signaling Continued Housing Momentum in Washington Park
Washington Park's residential revival keeps picking up steam. The City of Chicago has just issued a construction permit for a brand-new thre
- Sunshine Gospel Ministries' $36.9M Community Center Moves Closer to Reality for Washington Park
Big things are on the horizon for Washington Park as Sunshine Gospel Ministries pushes forward on one of the neighborhood's most anticipated
- Arts Lawn to Feature 'City Lovers in Paradise' Sculpture Installation This Summer
Washington Park's vibrant Arts Lawn will soon welcome an exciting new addition to its cultural landscape with the installation of Yvette May
- Washington Park Framework Plan Enters Community Engagement Phase for 2026
Washington Park residents will soon have increased opportunities to shape the future of their historic green space as the Chicago Park Distr
- L1 Retail Store Celebrates Grand Reopening with New South Side Designer Showcase
Washington Park's L1 Retail Store kicked off February with a celebration of local talent following its grand reopening in March 2025. The re
- Washington Park Fieldhouse Launches Winter Programming with New Community Fitness Initiative
Washington Park residents now have expanded opportunities to stay active this winter as the Park District launches its comprehensive winter
- Abrams Intergenerational Village Receives Full Building Permit in Washington Park
Washington Park residents will soon see construction begin on a new supportive housing development as the Abrams Intergenerational Village r
- Vacant Washington Park Corner Lot to Transform into New Housing Development
A vacant corner lot in Washington Park will soon see new life as construction begins on a three-flat residential building on South Prairie A
- Washington Park Pathology Lab Begins Final Preparations for Summer 2026 Opening
Washington Park residents are seeing increased activity as the University of Chicago Medicine and City Colleges of Chicago enter the final p
- Washington Park Courts to Receive WNBA Three-Point Lines as Part of 2026 All-Star Celebration
Washington Park's basketball courts are set for a meaningful upgrade as the WNBA prepares to bring its All-Star Weekend to Chicago July 23-2
- Washington Park's Arts Lawn Opens Community Programming Submissions for 2026
Washington Park residents will soon have a greater voice in shaping local cultural experiences as Arts + Public Life (APL) announces plans t
- Washington Park's Arts Lawn to Open Programming Submissions to Public in 2026
Washington Park residents will soon have a greater voice in shaping local cultural offerings as Arts + Public Life (APL) announces plans to
- Washington Park to Host 'African/Caribbean International Festival of Life' This July, Supporting Local Vendors and Artists
Washington Park is set to become a vibrant cultural hub this summer as the African/Caribbean International Festival of Life prepares for its
- Washington Park Framework Plan to Launch Community Engagement Sessions This January
The Chicago Park District is kicking off 2026 with renewed focus on Washington Park as it prepares to engage community members in a vital pl
- Washington Park's 5050 S. Prairie Mixed-Use Development Receives $4.3 Million Community Grant
Washington Park's revitalization efforts received a significant boost this December as KLY Development's long-awaited mixed-use project at 5
- XS Tennis Expands Washington Park Footprint with New Residential Units on South Dearborn
Washington Park residents will soon see more housing options as XS Tennis continues its neighborhood expansion with two new residential buil
- Washington Park Community Center Breaks Ground This December, Creating 150 New Jobs
Washington Park residents have reason to celebrate this holiday season as Sunshine Gospel Ministries announces the official groundbreaking c
- Washington Park Celebrates December Groundbreaking for UChicago Medicine Pathology Lab Complex
Washington Park residents have cause for celebration this December as UChicago Medicine announces the official groundbreaking for its state-
- Washington Park Fieldhouse Announces Winter Program Registration Opening December 9
Washington Park residents seeking winter recreation opportunities can mark their calendars for December 9, 2025, when online registration op
- Washington Park's Arts Lawn Launches Winter Public Art Project for December 2025
Washington Park residents will soon enjoy a new cultural attraction as Arts + Public Life announces the launch of the Arts Lawn Public Art P