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Take advantage of Jackson Park, the lakefront, and the future Obama Presidential Center.

A vibrant neighborhood located in southeast Chicago, Woodlawn is bounded by beautiful Lake Michigan. Jackson Park occupies much of the eastern part of the neighborhood, which will be the home of the future Obama Presidential Center. The park has a golf course and the largest and oldest beach house (the 63rd St. Beach) in Chicago. The University campus extends to the northern edge of this neighborhood.

‍The 61st Street Farmers Market is another top Woodlawn destination for fresh produce, pastries, flowers, dairy products, and even tacos and crepes. The Experimental Station is a hub of community activism and art and home to Blackstone Bicycle Works.

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Swimming at 57th St. Beach.
Vendor at the 61st St. Farmer's Market.
Chosen Few House Festival.
Art exhibit at the Experimental Station.
Cherry Tree Blossoms at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Jackson Bark Dog Park.
63rd St. mural.
65th and Woodlawn Community Garden.
Fisherman at Jackson Park Lagoon.
Public art project at the Experimental Station.
Planting trees in Jackson Park.
The Japanese Garden in Jackson Park.
Robotic demonstration at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Annual Christmas tree lighting at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Public viewing of Woodlawn development plan at the Apostolic Church of God.
Outdoor mass at Shrine of Christ the King.
Jackson Park Golf Course.
Surfing at 57th St. Beach.
Tellabration Storytelling festival at the Experimental Station.
UC Charter School in Woodlawn.

Neighborhood photos: Marc Monaghan

Marcia Tan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences
“My son began attending daycare at Bright Horizons when he was 10 months old. Walking into Bright Horizons, it is clear that the children are happy and the teachers genuinely love their work. Every day my son’s teacher gives us a detailed list of his activities so I feel connected with him even though I’m at work. Having Bright Horizons so close to work and home has been a great support for our family.”
—Marcia Tan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences