Wicker Park - Chicago Park District

Confusion from reviews about whether this is about the neighborhood or the park, but it says the Park District in the business name, so that should give you a clue. In either case, it has good and bad things about it. Wicker Park is one of the oldest in the city, and it has a neighborhood full of hipsters that surrounds it too. Because this seems to be about the park, this is what this review will be about. There's quite a lot to see in here including a fieldhouse, gardens, and more stuff.

Basically the park is the best thing about the neighborhood to be honest. It's best known for having a farmer's market. There's also activities like movie nights, concerts, and whatever. A long history about it. In 1870 businessmen and developers Charles G. and Joel H. Wicker started laying out streets and donated this land to the city to be a park. A nice neighborhood would soon surround it. In 1895 the fountain was installed, which is still a popular feature in summer. Also there's lots of athletic fields. There's basketball, soccer, and others.

Has lots to do inside the actual park itself. It's the centerpiece of a neighborhood that wants to be the center of attention but acts like they don't care what you think about them. The park is popular for the many concerts, festivals, and whatever.

Wicker Park is a great spot for the community, offering a little something for everyone. There are two well-maintained basketball courts, plenty of green space to relax or picnic, and a clean park house. The fountain area is a charming place to sit and enjoy the surroundings. The park also hosts lots of community events, including a vibrant farmers market in the summer and fun fall festivals. Perfect for a casual hangout or catching a local event!

The best park in the neighborhood by a long shot! The fountain is beautiful and the lawn is a popular spot amongst families, couples, and groups of friends. The dog park is wildly popular. There are also basketball courts, a fountain, and a large playground. Worth a visit!

Cute neighborhood park. Not sure why the water fountain wasn't on but I'm sure it is so much prettier with it on. I loved how everyone was just sitting around the fountain, doing their own thing, some people reading, some people with their dogs. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

I've known at intermittent times whilst living in Chicago that there was an actual Wicker Park. I've forgotten each time. Today I was in the neighborhood and stopped as I passed by.

It's a reasonably sized park at over four acres. Wicker Park has basketball courts, and a large green lawn; there are also some picnic tables along the west end of the park. The field house has a gym and community rooms so it's an active park both in terms of visitors and programming. There's a playground with a water feature, baseball and soccer/football spaces to round out the sports offerings, and a dog area that's separated from the rest of the park. There's also a large fountain just outside the field house, and the fountain is surrounded by a number of benches for gathering. Once upon a time--in Wicker Park's very early history--there was a man-made lake in the middle of the park, but that was filled in about 20 years after the park opened.

One of its most notable features is the community garden that hugs the park's western edge. It was established by the Wicker Park Garden Club in the 80's and has been well-tended since by the club. Various areas of the garden memorialize members who were key in the creation of the garden. If you're interested, join the club!

The park is named in honor of the Wicker brothers, who donated the land for the park in the 19th century. You'll find here a statue of Charles Gustavus Wicker, who was once an alderman and an Illinois state legislator, which was created by his great granddaughter. The park has borne the family name since its inception.

I didn't actually get to the park area ( moreso the downtown area) as it was winter and cold. Overall great place for millennials as it has alt styled shops, popular coffee shops, restaraunts, and small businesses such as vintage stores, bookstores, an ordinary store, and crystal shops. The people seem friendly too ( kind of like portland vibes). The crossing lights are fine and not too long.


It is a bit out of the way in terms of public transportation so probably plan to spend a day there.

This park is way too strong for my tastes. I prefer a Weaker Park.

Definitely one of the coolest neighbourhoods in all Chicago and in fact one of the coolest neighbourhoods anywhere in the country. I mean they even made a movie about this place obviously. I read about it on the Net. The Josh Hart Net!

So I love coming here and I have a friend who lives right in this neighbourhood, and a couple more that are within 3 miles of here. It's trendy and it's hip and it's cool and it's fun and it's also got a lot of ethnic stuff and it's also within a couple of miles of a lot of other great neighbourhoods so it's hard not to love this area.

I'm honestly shocked that I haven't left a review for Wicker Park until now. I lived in the neighborhood for roughly three years and would visit often, especially during the months that the farmers market was set up here. Between picnics, yoga classes, breakups, and late night snowball fights, this park is magical in its own little way. And while I may be a little biased, it's still a park in Chicago that's well known and if you're visiting, why not swing by?

This park is kind of an odd shape and there's a lot of trees and shading surrounding it. They have an activity center, basketball courts, and even a beautiful fountain with bench seating all around it. That's often where I would post up with my coffee and croissant after browsing the market. There's also tons of shopping and good food close by. Need a recommendation? Big Star is right around the corner and I'm still dreaming of their fish taco.

I know one day I know I'll visit Wicker Park again and I can already feel the nostalgia from writing this review. Glad to have been able to call it "my go-to park" while it lasted.

I grew up around Wicker Park and always enjoyed hanging out in this neighborhood with family and friends. Even though the neighborhood has changed a bit since my younger days. There is always some type of excitement and events going on around the park. In the summer time there is a Big Wicker Park Fest with vendors, music, food trucks, and lots of people hanging out in the middle of the streets having a good ole time.

I stopped in on Monday for the Hot Cocoa Fest. There were like 5 or 6 stands to experience many different variety taste of hot cocoa. To my surprise the vegan hot chocolate was good. After, you went around and taste each one there was a ballot where you could vote for your favorite hot cocoa.

Wicker Park has so many other fun things to do that you will never get bored. There is a basketball court, baseball field, nice kiddie park, even a dog park for a dog meet up, and a ice skating rink.
There is always something to do for every season of the year.

You will guarantee to always have fun.

I love the kids section of the park. I am there regularly with my baby and we have a great time. On the other half of the park there are often homeless or sketchy looking people. I don't feel as comfortable over there. But we are grateful for a beautiful park.