Suzanne F.

Today was a gorgeous day to visit the park! The flowers are blooming, the animals are scurrying about and there are plenty of other people enjoying a walk through the area. We love taking our dog there and walk around the numerous trails that hug the lakes and gardens. It's also a great place to ride bikes, run or rent boats to pass the time by on the lake. It gets a little busier on the weekends but still very enjoyable. I highly recommend visiting this park!

Steve A.

City parks like this are supposed to make the area beautiful. Humboldt Park at least improves upon it. If looking for some green space amidst the urban chaos, find some in this big park. Good things about this park include the many athletic facilities. This gives the neighborhood youth something to do that's fun and safe. As is the case with many city parks, the worst thing about it is the crime in the area. It's located in an area that can get sketchy at times, especially at night. The park is usually safe during the day though. It's a pretty bad idea to come here at night. There's lots of things here to keep the youth entertained and off the streets. Amongst these are the many athletic facilities including the field house, along with basketball courts and soccer fields. There's also a big beautiful pond. Be safe when visiting here. It's usually okay if it's not at night. This is a park that's mostly safe but it's always good to be careful at all times.

Joneice B.

The joy that this park brings is immense. It was my favorite place to be when I move to Chicago. Being new to area, I ventured over here with my dog for walk. I had no expectations of what the park had to offer. It has so much. Can't believe that the park has: tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, ponds, lakes, bridges, beaches, and walking trails. I know I am missing so much but it truly has everything. I like to walk the park earlier in the day but sometimes I will go in the afternoon. The experiences are vastly different. Whether you are at this park during fall, winter, spring or summer...the views are fantastic. I also love that fact that there are food vendors on the weekend. I wished there was a dog friendly cafe nearby so I could grab my coffee before my walk. Biggest downside at this park is the homeless population. It definitely ebbs and flows. Some individuals of this community are respectful and give you space. Others clearly have mental health issues and need services or some type of intervention. Currently there are about 8 tents crowding one of the only bathroom facilities. There is no way that any rationale person would approach this area to use the facilities. Makes it a useless feature for park goers. Also it is near the two child friendly playgrounds...so I am sure some parent would appreciate the opportunity to wash their hands or go potty but it looks like a an unfriendly zone of the park. All in all, I love this park. I wish that they would put more effort in cleaning it up and making the facilities more user-friendly. The rose garden is absolutely fantastic during it's peak.

Sheyenne H.

Nice and easy 2-mile quiet winter walk along a field house, beach, lagoon, and a baseball field with parking

Melanie V.

What a spectacular park! Highly recommend coming here for a casual walk or a picnic in the park. There is so much space and so much to see and do. They have baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, paddle boats, and even a beach. They do a nice job keeping it clean with a lot of trash cans around. Lovely path and beautiful prairie field. Can't wait to bring my parents here.

Jazmin M.

One of my favorite parks in Chicago! I was born & raised here so Humboldt Park will always have a special spot for me. There's something ethereal about taking a morning walk in this park that I cannot explain. No matter how many people are there, you can always feel like you're alone and just tucked away in nature. I enjoy that there's always something to do in the park. You're gonna see people walking and running with the dogs, families having cookouts, older people playing dominoes, etc and that isn't including the sports' play areas they have as well-- it's a really active park. You can walk around in the evenings, but the vibe can change pretty quickly & I don't recommend it. The park closes at sundown. There is free parking within the park and paid parking along the outside. Parking isn't allowed overnight & I wouldn't recommend it either if it was. I recently took this picture on a morning walk in Humboldt Park. I was walking my dog & saw the biggest hawk fly down with a recent catch.

Johnfavour N.

Very nice and clean park with plenty of free parking near the Humboldt Park Boathouse, which is labelled as "cultural center" on Google maps. There are plenty of benches on the other side of the lagoon near the playground area. Nice spot to read a book, although quite windy. Will need to come back to try the swan paddle boats.

Jane V.

Where nature art and fun combine.  A restaurant, nature sanctuary, wildlife, 2 Lagoon's, a beach, art, a field house with programs for kids and adults, all this and more can be found at Humboldt Park. On any given day in the spring summer and fall you will find baseball, football, soccer, or tennis all happening at Humboldt Park. A little Slice of Heaven in the urban jungle of Chicago. You can take a nice walk and enjoy different Wildlife such as Ducks, geese, rabbits, woodpeckers as well as the homo sapien kind. Come enjoy nature in all its Glory, some of the best times are in spring and fall when it's not as crowded. My biggest peeve, people who don't have their dogs on leashes and don't pick up after them. Come enjoy the park and please don't leave any trace of yourself or your pets behind.

Maronda H.

Nice relax park to come and take a nice quiet walk. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. There were people out on picnics, bicycling, jogging and fishing. Great place to bring your family for some quality time. Bird watching was so calm and peaceful. A great park to enjoy nature and fresh air.

Jude N.

Humboldt Park is a great oasis from the chaos of the surrounding city. There is loads of space for hiking, ball games, paddle boats, and picnics. No signs of alligators in the lagoon this year. Grab a treat from nearby Roeser's Bakery.

Andrew W.

This park is one of Chicago's true gems. The sad part is that's is a bit hidden away in a part of Chicago that many Chicagoans will not venture to. Going to this park and this part of Chicago is totally worth your while. First, this park is steeped in history. The park was built in the 1870s when the neighborhood was mostly German and Eastern European immigrants. This is reflected in the name of the park and monuments around the park. This will give you a better understanding of the historical past of this area and of Chicago. Also, it gives you a taste of a prairie style park, something not often seen in modern parks, and what parks of the late 1800s and 1900s were like. You can literally walk where people of the past walked. Second, the park is self is very nice. It's large enough to spend a good amount of time walking around without being in same place twice. It's perfect for a weekend walk. It also has a lot of good open green space with is good for just lying around in the sun. There is always something to see or explore, like the beach or the boat house. Third, it has a some good amenities. It has a beach, a boat house a museum dedicated to Porto Rican art and culture and a very cool baseball field that is sponsored by the Chicago Cubs. Further, it has a nice parking lot, something you don't often see at a Chicago park. If you can't get a parking spot in the parking lot, free parking in the surrounding neighborhood is available. Fourth, it's located in a very cool neighborhood. If you go this park, leave it and explore the surrendering neighborhood. You will find a vibrant Latino community with many great restaurants and shops.

Kyle H.

Having lived a 1/2 block away from the park for five years, this was simply one of my favorite places to go, practically on a daily basis. Running, walking, fishing, this park is a huge part of the new popularity of the neighborhood for young families. Longtime residents use the ball fields for softball, hardball, football practices, and the Allstate sponsored turf soccer field is rarely empty. The beach has been improved and is now more popular than ever. I've fished here a lot, and have caught bluegills, small bass and catfish. There's a Facebook group devoted to fishing here, if you're interested. The residents that live around here and use the park are pretty friendly, there's a real local community aspect to this Park. Since moving out of the City, I miss living so close to a vibrant and nicely designed nature space. When moving, this was one of the last places I spent a few hours, soaking in the sunshine and the tranquility. Do check out the Park, pick up after yourself and your dog (and your neighbors if you need to), this is truly one of the best places in Chicago!

Otto V.

Where nature's beauty mix in harmony with man's modern playground. Tennis, football, soccer, basketball, court hockey, softball, can all be enjoyed here. Little league baseball can be seen on weekends during the summer, and there is a replica of Wrigley Field (yes, THAT Wrigley Field) located on tbe west side by the Kedzie ave entrance. Children's playgrounds are also available. Swimming can be enjoyed either in the beach behind the field house, or the pool south of Augusta ave. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is located here as well, and just a look at the architecture from the outside is woth a trip. One of the greatest ideas of Chicago's founding fathers from the turn of the 20th century. I love to come for a walk here, or lite jog. Just going around the the bodies of water could earn you a couple of miles. I like to start at The Boathouse, which also houses a restaurant. Continue around the Big Lagoon, crossing the boulevard to the Fieldhouse.  Go around the beach and follow, what I call, "the lazy river & the tranquility passage". Arrive at the formal garden. After circling the garden, I return to the river.  Follow the "lazy river" all the way back to the lagoon; circle around the lagoon again, and I find myself back where I started. Then, I take a different route to do it all over again. The scenery is intoxicating and is easy to lose track of time or how much land you have  covered. Of course I'm a veteran of this park, for the newbie, it will be almost impossible not to stop every so often to soak in the view; look at a flock of geese, a family of ducks, butterflies or the occasional egrets; try to spot some turtles, the birds and even other human interaction within this wonderful park. A gem that every Chicagoan should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.