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Humboldt Park

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Humboldt Park, Chicago

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Humboldt Park

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Ranked #2 for picnics in Chicago
"delicious Puerto Rican food"(3 Tips)
"Humboldt Park has lagoons"(3 Tips)
"true Jens Jensen design!"(2 Tips)
"wear a bulletproof vest."(2 Tips)

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Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011
Humboldt Park has lagoons, an historic field house, ball fields -- including a "mini-Wrigley Field" funded in part by the Cubs -- and walking trails. Read more
Fodor's TravelAugust 24, 2015
The city's free festivals like the Fiestas Puertorriqueñas (Puerto Rican Festival) highlight unique characteristics of the parts of Chicago, with special themes, traditions, music , and food.
VSeptember 7, 2015
Super huge park with lakes, where you can find peace or have a picnic. Enough of garbage cans,which is amazing. Not recommend to visit it super late .
Elijah OlsonOctober 5, 2016
This park is huge and has so much to offer. Go for a bike ride, have a picnic, sit by the water, and grab food a drink from the cafe. It's always nice here and you're so close to great food.
Paige KaliskiSeptember 23, 2016
great park!!! good for biking, sitting by the water, and swimming. plus you're a stone's throw away from some delicious Puerto Rican food
Ron SpinabellaJuly 31, 2020
Pretty nice place to go for a walk. They have baseball and soccer fields. Would be a nice place for a picnic
Patrick KarneyMarch 28, 2019
Huge, Iconic Chicago Park. Whole lot of diverse ‘elements’ here. Nice but be careful! (TIP: where Puerto Rica. Fest is held in summertime)
Shannon JeropkeJune 10, 2020
Been here 10+ times
Absolutely gorgeous park! Lost of wildlife and fun things to do!
Fabio SilvaJanuary 4, 2017
Great park for jogging and take photo. There is a sand beach over there.
Lina GonzoOctober 15, 2013
Great park for a bike ride and to experience a true Jens Jensen design!
Altagracia MontillaMarch 10, 2014
The HP area is rich in Puerto Rican culture. Take a self led tour through the area to see the gorgeous murals.
Steph TaylorFebruary 7, 2016
Perfect for summer bike rides. Check out Humboldt Haus across the street on North Ave. for sandwiches. And look out for the Leif Erikson statue!
Diego RufoMarch 28, 2011
Walk through it's many gardens and lagoons (one of which you can actually swim in) or just lay in one of its vast lawns. Read more
Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011
A 207 acre park established more than a century ago, Humboldt Park was influenced by Danish-born designer Jens Jensen. Read more
Jake SmithFebruary 2, 2013
This park is named after Prussian geographer and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, who coincidentally never visited Chicago in his life.
AmmoJune 28, 2012
I've been living a block away from the park all my life. You take the good with the bad. But overall, it's home. My home.
@DjayRage Gerardo HerreraApril 20, 2010
Been here 5+ times
See which one of the food vendors has the longest lines, those are usually the ones with the best food. It's usually worth waiting the few minutes in line for them
Willie BlackAugust 27, 2018
Been here 5+ times
I went there for a sangria festival concert had a wonderful time
Joan VMarch 26, 2012
Great place for birdwatching and bike rides :)
Billy PooreDecember 22, 2009
Amazing coco ice for $1 from most on-foot vendors, Puerto Rico fest.
Joanna FlammJuly 8, 2013
Beautiful park. Watch birds dive for fish!
Thierry LevenqSeptember 30, 2019
Nice park. Looks like coming from a different time.
Teresa ReynaDecember 7, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Great for a short 3-4 mile run if you run the entire circumference.
Chris SmithSeptember 26, 2014
Riot Fest is good.
Phoenix JimenezMay 28, 2018
Check out the lake!
Noah AdamsAugust 12, 2015
Decent park for how huge it is.
Fallon LeybaJuly 2, 2021
sure as shit the biggest park i’ve ever been in
Natania LeClercAugust 19, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Keep your dogs on a leash please!!! Your dog might be "cool" off-leash but some of us wanna walk our dogs in peace. Keep it safe and pleasant for everyone.
Reuben HussmannJanuary 30, 2012
Daniel Burnham's legacy is in good display here.
Miss WNovember 30, 2011
Keep your dogs on a leash!
s.March 13, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Bulletproof Vests & Gats are OUT! Bike Rides & Picnics are IN.. The 80's & 90's are over.. Bring your kids, leave your homeboys..
mike wJuly 29, 2009
SUPER-HERO bike ride! 8/1/09 4pmCostume Ride & Benefit- SuperHero style!! dress as your favorite SuperHero, protect the city & kick some ass! $10 donation for Alzheimer's Assn
GIMME DATSHITSeptember 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
dont feed the lagoon
Misse DanielJanuary 13, 2010
Take a walk through the nature preserve. It's a great mini getaway.
Jai HenryAugust 12, 2010
big. pretty. safer during the day.
Kathy rockerchick JonesMay 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Humboldt park needs a make-over. They need to clean this park up it looks horrible.
Pepe GarciaFebruary 26, 2010
Don't forget the gat.
Julie PopperOctober 30, 2009
Pray to the Buffalo. They bring good luck!
Alejandra RodriguezSeptember 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Beware of ignorant gangbangers
Mitch ByrneSeptember 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Go to Cemitas Puebla on 3600 W block of North Ave. Get Cemitas Atomica or Adobo!
hec sanchezJuly 9, 2009
Been here 5+ times
wear a bulletproof vest.

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