Introduction
Morgan Park and its surrounding neighborhoods are located on the far south side of Chicago that was initially settled in the mid-19th Century and was originally known as North Blue Island. Because of its ecclesiastical associations, Morgan Park prohibited the sale of alcohol east of Western Avenue starting in 1882 and the ban still stands today.
Geography
Morgan Park is located south of the Beverly neighborhood and shares a border at 107th St. with Beverly on the north, Halsted St. (north of 115th St.) and Ashland Ave. (south of 115th St.) on the east, 119th St. on the south, and (roughly) California Ave. on the west, and includes Mount Greenwood Cemetery.
Transportation
Morgan Park is easily accessible with buses #111 and #112, as well as the train line RI.
Morgan Park also has access to 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
According to the most recent U.S. Census, Morgan Park has a population of 22,924 within its 3.19 square miles. The median age is 41.1 and 39% of households have children under the age of 18. The median household income for Morgan Park is $60,747.
Education
Morgan Park is serviced by Chicago Public Schools, which include:
- Morgan Park High School
- Clissold School
- Esmond Elementary School
- Edmond Elementary School
- Schoop Elementary School
- Mount Vernon Elementary School
- Higgins Elementary School
- Haley Elementary School
- Julian High School
- Fenger High School
Morgan Park is also home to a private school, St. Walter Elementary 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, college accidents, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
Attractions
Morgan Park is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Ada Park
- Kennedy Park
- Blue Island Ridge
- Crescent Park
- Morgan’s Wonderland
- Beverly Arts Center
While most of the time spent at these Morgan 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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