Humboldt Park

Named after the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the Humboldt Park lays sprawled over a massive area of 207 acres (83.7 hectares) in the neighborhood of the same name. The construction of the park began in the 1870s based on the designs of well-known architect, William Le Baron Jenney, but by the time the park was opened, in 1877, there had been tremendous contributions made by other...

The Appeal
Humboldt lies on 1.75 miles of land, lending natural scenery to the inner city. Taking advantage of its beautiful setting, the park offers nature classes called Nature Trekkers...

Humboldt Park is a park located on the northwest side of Chicago, Illinois at 1400 North Sacramento Avenue.The park was named for Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist. William Le Baron Jenney began developing the park in the 1870s, molding a flat prairie landscape into a "pleasure ground" with horse trails and a pair of lagoons. The park opened to the public in 1877, but landscape...

Located in the heart of the Humboldt Park Community, Humboldt Park totals 219 acres and features a field house with fitness center, two gymnasiums, meeting rooms and an inland beach.

Named after the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the Humboldt Park lays sprawled over a massive area of 207 acres (83.7 hectares) in the neighborhood of the same name. The construction of the park began in the 1870s based on the designs of well-known architect, William Le Baron Jenney, but by the time the park was opened, in 1877, there had been tremendous contributions made by other...