There is nothing humdrum about Humboldt Park. Known as the Puerto Rican capital of the Midwest, you will find within the pride and passion of a vibrant people. Murals adorn building façades and flags sway in the breeze as if moving in time to salsa music. Restaurants fill the neighborhood air with the sweet aromas of authentic Puerto Rican cuisine accompanied by a soundtrack playlist where bomba is on heavy rotation.
But, this community is no island… Located on the northwest side of Chicago, access to downtown or the suburbs is easy with the many transportation options available close-at-hand. The neighborhood is a stone’s throw from the hipster havens of Bucktown and Wicker Park. If you’re looking to stay close to home, Humboldt Park’s namesake recreation space is an amazing green oasis that’s one of the nicest in the region and contains a wealth of running trails, recreational facilities, playgrounds and the city’s only fishing lagoon. There is never a dull moment in this westside community.