Introduction
East Garfield Park and its included communities, is on the West Side of Chicago and located west of the Loop. The neighborhood is bordered by Franklin Boulevard on the north, Arthington and Taylor Streets on the south, Hamlin Avenue and Independence Boulevard to the west, and Rockwell Street to the east and takes its name from Garfield Park, a large urban park in the area.
Transportation
East Garfield Park residents and visitors have access to the Chicago “L” Blue Line and Green Line, Buses #20 and #52, and the Union Pacific West train.
East Garfield Park residents also have access to Divvy, Lyft/Uber rideshare services, and taxi services. Unfortunately, this means that rideshare accidents, pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and public transportation accidents can be common in the area.
Demographics
East Garfield Park and its surrounding neighborhoods have a population of 20,656 in its 1.94 square miles. The median household income of East Garfield Park is $21,482 according to the most recent U.S. Census.
Education
East Garfield Park is primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools including:
- Willa Cather Elementary School
- Faraday Elementary School
- Joseph Kellman Corporate Community Elementary
- Marshall Metropolitan High School
- Calhoun North Elementary School
- Al Raby High School
East Garfield Park is also home to the Urban Prep Academy East Garfield Park campus and Providence St. Mel School, a private school.
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
East Garfield Park is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Garfield Park Conservatory
- Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
- Garfield Park
While most of the time spent at these East Garfield Park attractions will be enjoyable and uneventful, accidents can occur, including slip and falls, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, car accidents, drinking and driving, dog bites, and playground accidents.
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