This community garden was established in 2011 by then Alderman Gene Schulter. It was a dirty lot…read morebefore it was developed into this green urban space. It is completely organic, adhering to strict standards to keep it that way. I have had the pleasure of helping maintain the garden since the beginning. It is very well run by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber, along with many really awesome community gardeners from the area. Plots vary from vegetable gardens to zen areas and we even have some hops growing from year to year. If you are interested in participating, contact the chamber. There is a waitlist for plots that you can be added to. The garden is usually locked but if you come by when some of the gardeners are around, you are more than welcome to walk through and admire the hard work as long as you respect the space.

Great product and service. The owner took time to meet with me to discuss my concerns, which was…read morereassuring. The beds are beautiful and will be so helpful in growing vegetables! Don't wait too long to get your own raised beds - life is too short to work with poor soil conditions. Create your own good soil condition by getting these raised beds and enjoy the results!

Can't recommend enough... Michael was super helpful, quick…read moreand nice throughout the purchase and install. The bed looks great and we can't wait to start planting our first garden this year.

I was walking down Chicago Avenue when I was stopped by an enthusiastic young boy pointing me in…read morethe direction of the market. I have walked by this garden many times and was always curious about it. I told the boy that I would be back later in the afternoon. I am glad I did. I just bought a large bag of beautiful looking Spinach for $2-- the young farmers here host a farmers market on Saturdays. I'm not sure what time it starts but it ends at 3. The garden is a part of an organization called Growing Power. Yelp them to find out more. From the website-- The garden is located in the quickly changing neighborhood adjacent to the Cabrini-Green row houses. The garden is a traditional community garden with free plots allocated to individual gardeners. Since its inception, Growing Power has supplied the materials, assisted in designing and building the space, served on the garden's planning committee, provided daily staff and technical assistance during the growing season, and developed and implemented a youth curriculum for neighborhood kids and new gardeners. The gardens 36 biological worm system raised beds were built on top of concrete and have been abundantly producing fresh vegetables and fruits. This garden is designed to create dialogue, community engagement and empowerment as well as introduce a source for fresh, safe, healthy, homegrown produce to the community. The site is also the gathering space for many of the children living in the neighborhood. Garden staff provide a multi-disciplinary curriculum for the two-hundred plus children who visit the garden during the season. Children have the opportunity to learn math through counting and adding tomatoes harvested from the Pizza Garden and to read poems under the pumpkin teepee.

Big, bold and beautiful. They've thought of everyone's needs.and wants. Simply the best of the best…read morecommunity gardens.

I've gardened here for several years. All the amenities listed in the review from 2015 are still…read morethere. Great group of gardeners and a cohesive organizing team that goes above and beyond. There is a gleaning program for plots with extra produce and donation plots are used to grow food for the church food pantry. Finally, I should mention that this garden has an irrigation system. It takes extra work to run the system, but it is SO HELPFUL during heat waves.

With a wide range of amenities, they're able to cater to many people. They have volleyball courts,…read morean in-line skating park, playgrounds, & more. It's pretty well maintained and clean. It's pretty nice for small and large group gatherings. The headquarters for Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County (SRACLC) happens to conveniently be located there too providing various activities for kids such as day camp and birthday parties. It's nice and convenient to have a local park within the neighborhood without having to go too far. They have a decent amount of parking as well. Be sure to have a flashlight with you if you do choose to walk around there at night.

El Paseo Community Garden is one of those things that defines the greatness of Chicago. Humble…read morebeginnings of vacated land made way for the sunlight and brought neighbors together. Plants, specifically edible varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs are the focus, but there are beautiful flowers and indigenous prairie species in abundance as well. Translated to English, El Paseo means the way. The name speaks to this green spaces role as a path connecting two streets, as well as an approach to life in the city that generally speaking is the way for us all to stay sane and even happy living together in the vast urban jungle of Chicago. Growing things together.

The Therapeutic scenics with the Horses, Water Sprays and Pavilion were AWESOME. My Handsome…read moreHeavenly Home Brother call this location Thee Sanctuary

I love this park, but I'm quite lucky to be only a block away. It has a barn with two horses , one…read moreShetland horse, two goats, and I think 10 chickens. Don't feed them, and pet them at your own risk. This park also has its own garden. Full of peppers and cucumbers and eggplant. They also have their own being a sanctuary for making honey. When they harvest they bring it to the farmers market on Thursdays between 7 AM and 1 PM. This park also has its own pond with the fountain and a sidewalk that goes all the way around for a walking path. This park also has frisbee golf. This park also has dog parks this park also has a driving range. This is all one block from my house. Oh my goodness, I am almost forgot, they have a stage too. I believe this year they're also going to host movies in the park. I'm very excited for this summer and what the park has to offer.

I probably shouldn't be giving this away as this sport has gotten way popular but this is a Great…read morepark for pickle ball. They actually have 2 pickle courts and 1 tennis court that's capable of playing pickle with the pickle ball lines in them. There's also available basketball court and some benches for picknickers. Most people (I say most) have been respectful of the court availability and are courteous to each other. We probably ran into only 1 Karen and let's hope that was a rarity around here.

This park is at the end of my block. We walk/roll down here regularly. The tennis courts got turned…read moreinto pickleball courts. There is a basketball court and a huge park. There's a big open field and lots of parking. There are also two water fountains.