Lawndale

Lawndale is a family-friendly neighborhood. Since the addition of the Green Line in the 90s, the area has been attracting more singles and professionals who work downtown--but don't want to live in the hustle and bustle of the city. There are two large parks in Lawndale. The features of the 218 acre Douglas Park Cultural & Community Center include 2 gymnasiums, an auditorium, computer lab, fitness center, a kitchen, grand ball room, and meeting rooms. Outdoors, the park offers tennis courts, a game day football stadium, outdoor pool, water spray features, basketball courts, an artificial turf soccer field, a pavilion, baseball fields, and a small golf putting range. Homan Park features an Olympic size indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, gymnasium, a kitchen and several meeting rooms that host senior activities and game room fun. Both parks attract the attention of locals Chicago residents from around the city.