WOODLAWN COMMONS
SCHOOLS
- William H. Ray Elementary School - 5631 S. Kimbark
- Kenwood Acad H S - 5015 S. Blackstone Ave.
- Math Scholars-5015 S. Blackstone Ave.
- Murray Language Academy-5335 S. Kenwood Ave.
- S.C.O.P.E.-5015 S. Blackstone Ave.
- Shoesmith, Belua-1330 E. 50th Street
INSTITUTIONS
We are located less than two miles from several world-class institutions including:
- The University of Chicago
- The Oriental Institute
- The Museum of Science and Industry
GOLF COURSES
Within 3 miles of our community you will find several fantastic golf courses including:
- Jackson Park Golf Course
- South Shore Golf Course
THE POINT
TRAVEL INFORMATION
PROMONTORY POINT (The Point)
This historic landscape open to the public is located on Chicago Park District land at 55th Street and Lake Michigan in Chicago's south side Hyde Park neighborhood.
Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood is rich with neighborhood amenities, near the lakefront and less than ten miles from Chicago's downtown attractions.
CTA and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
The university supports the following Hyde Park bus routes in conjunction with the CTA:
CTA #172 bus stops
Woodlawn and 53rd Street
Woodlawn and Hyde Park Blvd.
Always confirm bus lines, routes and scheduling at CTA (312-836-7000) or contact the University of Chicago Transportation and Parking Office at (773) 702-8969.
METRA
Electric Line-Metra station is within walking distance
Station: 51st/53rd Street & South Lake Park Ave.
Visit Metra for more information.
CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
CTA Express Bus to downtown Chicago
#6 Jackson Park Express
Bus Stop: 51st and Lake Park
Visit CTA for more information
Travel information: 312-836-7000
Customer assistance: 888-YOUR-CTA
TAXI SERVICE
Checker Taxi (312) 243-2537
Flash Cab Co. (773) 561-1444
Yellow Cab (312) 829-4222
Community
