Portage Park is a diverse neighborhood, recognized for its Polish culinary influences and museums. There are also quite a lot of bakeries and flower shops in the area. Chopin Park is located on the south end and named after Poland’s most famous and celebrated composer/pianist, Frederic Chopin.
North of Chopin Park is Portage Park for which the neighborhood was named. It has a variety of amenities, such as a dog park and tennis courts, plus a welcoming gateway at the southwest entrance surrounded by landscaping.
This primarily residential area is encompassed by three unique shopping districts, including one called Six Corners. Six Corners is an outdoor shopping destination with European-inspired boutiques and retailers. Residents can travel with ease on the Blue Line transit, or by Interstate 90 and Interstate 94. O’Hare International Airport is nine miles away.