What's Washington Park like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Washington Park. Take time to see places such as Washington Park and DuSable Museum of African-American History while you're here. Michigan Avenue and McCormick Place are a couple of popular sights nearby.
How to get to Washington Park
Flying to:
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Washington Park
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Washington Park
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive), 26.7 mi (42.9 km) from Washington Park
Getting to Washington Park on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Garfield Station (Green Line)
- 51st Station
Things to see and do in and around Washington Park
What to see in Washington Park
- Washington Park
- Historic Garfield Station Entrance
Things to do near Washington Park:
- DuSable Museum of African-American History (0.6 mi/0.9 km away)
- Chicago Museum of Science and Industry (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
- Bridgeport Art Center (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Arie Crown Theater (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)
- Bronzeville Academy and Military Museum (1 mi/1.7 km away)
When is the best time to visit Chicago?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 21°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: June, May, April, October (average 144 mm of rainfall)