To the Loop
3.1mi
Straight-line miles from the middle of Wicker Park.
Size
0.96sq mi
West Side
L lines
Through it
Living here
Life in Wicker Park.
Wicker Park meets at the six-way intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen, the center of a district of independent shops, music venues and restaurants. The park that gives the neighborhood its name sits just south, ringed by the Victorian mansions of what is still called Beer Baron Row.
Wicker Park (the park), with its fountain and dog park, and the 606 elevated trail along Bloomingdale Avenue.
RestaurantsNights outLocal shopping streetsHistoric architectureTrails and bikingEasy without a carArts and culture
The homes
What you'll find.
Victorian mansions and greystones, two- and three-flats, worker cottages, and newer condo buildings along the main streets.
Victorian homesTwo- and three-flatsCondosSingle-family homes
Getting around
How far is everything?
The Blue Line runs through Wicker Park. The 606 trail runs along the north edge, and the Kennedy is a short drive east.
Straight-line miles. Tap one to draw it on the map.
Places to know
Start here.
- ShoppingMilwaukee, North and DamenThe six-corner center of the neighborhood.
- ParksWicker ParkThe 1870s park with a fountain and gardens.
- ParksThe 606Elevated trail on an old rail line, along the north edge.
- Arts and cultureFlat Iron Arts BuildingArtist studios in the wedge building on North Avenue.
- Food and drinkDivision StreetPatios and restaurants along the south edge.
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Questions
Good to know.
What is Wicker Park known for?
Wicker Park meets at the six-way intersection of Milwaukee, North and Damen, the center of a district of independent shops, music venues and restaurants. The park that gives the neighborhood its name sits just south, ringed by the Victorian mansions of what is still called Beer Baron Row.
What kind of homes are in Wicker Park?
Victorian mansions and greystones, two- and three-flats, worker cottages, and newer condo buildings along the main streets.
How do you get downtown from Wicker Park?
Wicker Park is about 3.1 miles from the Loop as the crow flies. The Blue Line runs through Wicker Park. The 606 trail runs along the north edge, and the Kennedy is a short drive east.
Which neighborhoods are next to Wicker Park?
Wicker Park borders Bucktown, Logan Square, Ukrainian Village, Humboldt Park and West Town.
How do I find the schools for a home in Wicker Park?
Chicago Public Schools' School Locator shows the neighborhood schools for any address. We're happy to look one up with you for a home you're considering. Open the School Locator.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Milwaukee, North and Damen by Nitram242, CC BY 2.0; Milwaukee, North and Damen by Victor Grigas, CC BY-SA 3.0; Wicker Park by Mx. Granger, CC0; St. Mary of the Angels Church by Goldnpuppy, CC BY-SA 4.0; Illinois Centennial Monument by Moses8910, CC BY-SA 4.0; Holy Trinity Cathedral by Warren LeMay, CC BY-SA 2.0.