Roseland Chicago 60628
Roseland is one of the 77 official community areas of Chicago, Illinois, located on the Far Southeast Side of the city. It includes the neighborhoods of Fernwood, Princeton Park, Lilydale, the southern portion of West Chesterfield, Rosemoor, Sheldon Heights and West Roseland.
Roseland is home to the Chicago State University campus, several small parks, and a huge variety of homes. A laid-back slice of Chicago on the far end of the South Side, Roseland offers a lifestyle similar to a suburb with many urban amenities.
The quiet atmosphere found in the Roseland neighborhood has attracted many Chicagoans looking to settle down within the city limits.
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Why is Roseland called Roseland? In 1873, James H. Bowen, president of the Calumet and Chicago Canal and Dock Company, suggested the name Roseland for the tidy village with its beautiful flowers.
Located in the Roseland Community Area, Block Park is a 2.96 acre park location used for passive recreation. Park patrons can relax in this open green space on benches while enjoying the beauty of nature.
