East Garfield Park

East Garfield Park, four miles west of downtown, was hit hard by the urban unrest of 1968; the population declined and abandoned buildings and vacant lots were common. But powered by the visibility of the Garfield Park Conservatory, Chicago Transportation Authority improvements, and interests in historic homes, both longtime and new residents are growing a healthy community. The area was named Chicago’s “most up-and-coming neighborhood” by Business Week in 2007. Chicago Housing Authority projects have been replaced with mixed-income developments, a number of schools’ academic accomplishments have earned national recognition, and developers are snapping up rehab properties.

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Properties NSP has acquired (or are under contract) for rehabilitation in East Garfield Park.

NSP properties that are for sale in East Garfield Park.

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East Garfield Park is home to the Garfield Park Conservatory. Check out all it has to offer.

East Garfield Park is one of LISC's New Communities Program neighborhoods. Learn what residents are doing to build a stronger community.

Garfield Park itself is a 185-acre space named in honor of President James A. Garfield after his assassination in 1881. The park features plenty of green space, lagoons, and the Gold Dome Building that serves as its field house and a space for cultural programming.

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