This recreational park, originally Vernon Park, was donated to the city of Chicago in 1857. Situated near the University of Illinois campus, the greenspace is home to handsome landscaping, a gorgeous fountain and views of the city skyline from the south.
Little Italy is the perfect neighborhood to go for an afternoon stroll after a meal at one of the best Italian Restaurants in Chicago or to walk off the calories from one of your favorite Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. The neighborhood is home to some of Chicago's most beautiful churches, a surprising amount of park space to relax in and even a helipad with aerial tours of the skyline.
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