Woodlawn, Chicago facts for kids

Woodlawn is a cool neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. It's one of the 77 special "community areas" that make up the big city of Chicago. Imagine Chicago as a giant puzzle; Woodlawn is one of its important pieces!

Discovering Woodlawn

Where is Woodlawn?

A big part of Woodlawn's eastern side is taken up by Jackson Park. This is a huge, beautiful park where you can find lots of green space. The northern edge of Woodlawn is also home to a part of the famous University of Chicago. This is a very well-known school where many students learn and study.

Exciting Projects in Woodlawn

A very important project is planned for the Woodlawn section of Jackson Park. This is where the Obama Presidential Library will be built. A presidential library is a special place that keeps important papers, gifts, and items from a former United States president's time in office. It's also a museum and a place for learning. This new library is a huge investment, costing about $500 million, and it will bring many new things to the area.

Images for kids

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  Hotel Mira Mar, at 6212-22 Woodlawn Avenue (photographed 1927)

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  Hyde Park High School, located at 62nd Street and Stony Island Avenue (photographed 2014)

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  Pre-1980 road sign, located at the south end of Cornell Drive near Stony Island Avenue and 65th Place (photographed 2018)

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  The Washington Park National Bank Building, at 6300 S. Cottage Grove (photographed 2020)