Introduction
Norwood Park encompasses the smaller neighborhoods of Norwood Park East, Norwood Park West, Big Oaks, Oriole Park, and Union Ridge. The community contains the oldest existing building in Chicago, the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, built in 1833. The area also contains William Howard Taft High School, best known as the inspiration for the musical Grease.
Transportation
The Norwood Park area is serviced by bus lines #68 and #86, as well as train UP-NW, and the Chicago “L” Blue Line.
Norwood Park also has access to Divvy rideshare bicycles, as well as 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
Norwood Park has a population of 36,651 in its 4.29 square miles. The median age of the area is 44.3 years old and the median household income is $71,282 according to the most recent U.S. Census. The Norwood Park area has a substantial Serbian-American community and remains the hub of Serbian migrants in the Chicago area.
Neighborhoods
Norwood Park Historical District (Old Norwood)
The Norwood Park Historical District, also known as Old Norwood, was recognized by the City of Chicago in 1986. It contains the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House, Wingert House, Taft High School, and the Norwood Park Public School.
Norwood Park East
Norwood Park East is bounded by Niles, the north branch of the Chicago River, Devon Avenue, Indian Road, Austin Avenue, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Avondale Avenue and Harlem Avenue.
Norwood Park West
Norwood Park West is bounded by Devon Avenue, Harlem Avenue, the Kennedy Expressway and Canfield Road
Big Oaks
Big Oaks is bounded by Foster Avenue to the north, Nagle Avenue to the east, Gunnison Street to the south, and Harlem Avenue to the west.
Oriole Park
Oriole Park is bordered by the Kennedy Expressway to the north, Foster Ave to the south, Harlem Avenue to the east, and Cumberland Avenue to the west. The area is home to Oriole Park, which is located in the center of the neighborhood south of Bryn Mawr Avenue.
Union Ridge
Union Ridge is bounded by Bryn Mawr, Foster, Nagle, and Harlem Avenues.
Education
Norwood Park is primarily serviced by Chicago Public Schools, as well as parochial schools, which include:
- Taft High School
- Norwood Park Public School
- William J. Onahan Public School
- Rufus M. Hitch Public School
- St. Thecla Catholic School and Parish
- Edison Park Elementary School
- Immaculate Conception Catholic School
- Resurrection High School
- Daniel Carter Beard Magnet School
- St. Monica Catholic School
- Oriole Park Elementary School
- St. Eugene Catholic School
- John W. Garvy 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
Norwood Park is home to many activities and attractions, which include:
- Caldwell Woods
- Oriole Park
- Indian Road Park
- Mini City on 21
- North Branch Trail
- Hair Razor Haunted House
- Rosedale Park
- Norwood Park
While most of the time spent at these Norwood 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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