McKinley Park is a growing community located on the southwest side of Chicago. McKinley prides itself on being a family-oriented neighborhood with a rich diversity reflected in many of the area's businesses, shops, and restaurants. Many street festivals populate the area throughout the year that celebrate neighborhood's rich and diverse traditions.
The community's namesake park is 69-acres and features a swimming pool, walking trail, baseball diamonds, and an ice rink in the winter months. The park is host to many city-sponsored events throughout the year. McKinley Park has recently gone through a muti-million dollar renovation, which includes a picturesque lagoon. Gage Park and Brighton Park are close by, providing even more green space for everyone to enjoy.
The main stretch of shopping in McKinley Park is located along 35th or Archer, which include Riverside Square. Many other businesses and entertainment options are scattered throughout the area.
McKinley Park is considered by many to be a hot up-and-coming area due to moderate land and home prices as well as a stable and growing community. Two-and-three-Flats, townhomes, and some vintage single-family century homes are the main types of housing available in this neighborhood.