Garfield Park
Garfield Park is located on the west side of the Chicago neighborhoods and is a mix of greenery and city life. Since the 1950's a complex of hospitals, two expressways and the University of Illinois at Chicago have encroached on the area, but the greatness of this Chicago neighborhood lies in its foliage. Garfield Park's namesake park, all 180+ acres of it, was designed by world-renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen. Both the park and lagoon are located just north of the Eisenhower Expressway between Trumbull and Washington.
The Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave) is the neighborhood's claim to fame, offering a free trip for those in need of some 4.5 acres of botanical wonder. It was opened in 1908, contains exotic plants, flowers, cacti, and trees, and is known as one of the world's largest enclosed gardens.
Each year the Chicago Parks District features five flower shows at the Lincoln Park and Garfield Park Conservatories. The Discovery Area provides entertainment for children with green thumbs. You can also get your Blues fix at Bossman Blues Center (3500 W. Lake St.)
On the El, take the Harlem/Lake Branch of the Green Line west to Conservatory-Central Park Dr.
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Dining in Garfield Park
| AA Bar BQ 1139 S. Pulaski Rd. 773-265-9380 |
Edna's Soul Food 3175 W. Madison 773-638-7079 |
| Ann's Beef & Rice 3954 W. Lake St. 773-533-1060 |
Uncle Remus 4144 W. Madison St. 773-265-8441 |
| Beef Chop Suey 214 N. Homan Ave. 773-265-8303 |
Boom Fried Rice 356 S. Pulaski Rd. 773-826-0589 |
| Chop Suey Joy 8 S. Karlov Ave. 773-533-7373 |
D & Lee's Barbecue 4337 W. Madison St. |
| Daisy's Barbeque Hut 3853 W. Madison St. 773-638-4737 |
David's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q 610 S. Central Park Ave. 773-722-1213 |
| Delta Fish Market 228 S. Kedzie Ave. 773-722-0588 |
Lee's Bar-BQ 4335 W. Madison St. 773-287-4489 |
| Luigi's Pizza 4212 W. Madison St. 773-722-0109 |
Mary's Soul Food 1143 S. Pulaski Rd. 773-265-0521 |
| Midwest Chop Suey Restaurant 3854 W. Madison St. 773-533-7708 |
Papa Charlie's 4100 W. Madison St. |
| Shang Hai Star #2 4125 W. Madison St. 773-826-0002 |
Ultimate Cup 3301 W. Arthington St. 773-826-8509 |
Resources in Garfield Park
| Post Office 2419 W. Monroe |
Entertainment in Garfield Park
| Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. |
Garfield Park Lagoon 300 N. Central Park Ave. |
| Bossman Blues Center 3500 W. Lake |
Schools in Garfield Park
| Beidler School 3151 West Walnut Street |
Bethune School 3030 West Arthington Street |
| Calhoun North School 2833 West Adams Street |
Willa Cather School 2908 West Washington Boulevard |
| Marconi School 230 North Kolmar Avenue |
Melody School 412 South Keeler Avenue |
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