THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The City of Chicago and Hyde Park/South Kenwood combine to form a residential setting unlike any other in the country - tranquil yet dynamic, historical yet modern, urban yet surrounded by parks and Lake Michigan.

Originally settled as an affluent suburb in the 1850's, Hyde Park soon became home to Chicago's wealthiest Chicagoans such as Martin Ryerson, Gustavson Swift, Julius Rosenwald, and Max Adler. Visionary architects from Frank Lloyd Wright to Eero Saarinen, I.M. Pei, Mies van der Rohe and Rafael Vinoly contributed to Hyde Park's distinctive architecture earning the neighborhood a listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

The community is extraordinarily rich in culture given its one square mile size. Its character is defined by the world renowned University of Chicago - an academic powerhouse with over 70 Nobel Laureates. Hyde Park is home to the Museum of Science and Industry, Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, the Court Theatre, the Oriental Institute, and to some of the nation's best bookstores.

Hyde Park's many amenities include convenient access to the shores of Lake Michigan offering biking, walking, swimming, and boating. Within close proximity are the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, and the Field Museum. Downtown Chicago (accessible via Lake Shore Drive, bus, or train) with all the cultural, dining, and entertainment offerings of a world city is just seven miles away.

Hyde Park/Kenwood has a long history of social activism, political leadership, and community life and is nationally recognized as a model of racial diversity and urban stability.

The Seasons at Madison Park features spacious luxury condominiums located in the heart of this beautiful and unique neighborhood. Over the years Hyde Park/Kenwood has been the residence of choice of an impressive number of luminaries. Join them by becoming an owner of one of these magnificent residences for all seasons of life.