This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park is the centerpiece of the Midway area. Marquette Park boasts a wealth of athletic features, including baseball fields, a golf course, baketball courts, a spray pool and tennis courts. It's also the home of gorgeous public art pieces, most notably the moument to Lithuanian-American aviators Steponas Darius and Stasys Girenas.
The attractions and things to do in the neighborhoods near Midway Airport are friendly for people of all ages. With so many beautiful parks with some of the best playground in Chicago, as well as awesome museums and candy stores, there are tons of great ways to enjoy the everything the area has to offer. Midway is an old-school Chicago community that carries intoxicating cache, so get out and explore.
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