Avalon Park Chicago 60617 60619
Avalon Park Chicago is a classic neighborhood located on the city’s Far Southeast Side. where rows of single-family homes stand on private lots, offering residents a place all their own.
Before this small neighborhood of Chicago was called Avalon Park, it was known as Pennytown, named for a local storeowner who made his living slinging popcorn balls.
The smallish, largely residential neighborhood of Avalon Park is adjacent to the sizeable community of Chatham, which bodes quite well for Avalon Park locals as their neighbor to the west is quite built up with a variety of restaurants and shops.
The neighborhood’s location between important avenues of transportation also gives Avalon Parkers the advantage of quick and easy travel to all other parts of the city.
More about Avalon Park Chicago
Located in the Avalon Park Community Area, Avalon Park totals 27.91 acres and features a gymnasium, fitness center, multi-purpose room, and game room. Outside, the park offers picnic groves, a swimming pool, playground, track, volleyball and tennis courts. Many of these spaces are available for rental including our gymnasium, multi-purpose room, and game room.
Check out this 0.8-mile Avalon Park loop trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
