Humboldt Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Humboldt Park
A green place for people and wildlife
Photographed by Sean Flynn
1. Humboldt Park Marker
Welcome to Humboldt Park, a sanctuary in the city. A sanctuary is a place of refuge, or protection. A walk along the park's pathways will lead you past wildflowers, lagoons and tall trees. Look and listen to find birds, butterflies, dragonflies and other wildlife.
Humboldt Park was part of the West Parks System designed in 1871 by engineer William Le Baron Jenney. Graced with a central lagoon, flower gardens and curving paths, Humboldt was connected to Garfield Park and Douglas Park by wide, tree-lined boulevards.
In 1906, landscape architect Jens Jensen began to shape his Prairie style of landscape design in Humboldt Park. He added a "prairie river", stony brooks and native Illinois trees, shrubs and wildflowers.
Look at the map and follow the paths to enjoy the scenic areas of Humboldt Park.
Erected by Chicago Park District.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Jens Jensen
this page online
Location. 41° 54.332′ N, 87° 42.014′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Humboldt Park. It is on Sacramento Avenue 0.3 miles north of Division Street. The marker is next to the bike rental kiosk, along the path that goes to the lagoon. It is immediately east of the Humboldt Park Boat House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 North Sacramento, Chicago IL 60622, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leif Erikson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Humboldt Park (about 600 feet away); Jens Jensen (approx. Ό mile away); The Boulevard System (approx. 0.3 miles
Photographed by Sean Flynn, September 27, 2023
2. Humboldt Park Lagoon
View from the boathouse
More about this marker. The front of the marker includes a map of Humboldt Park. The back has a list of park regulations.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, September 27, 2023
3. Alexander Von Humboldt statue
This statue for Humboldt Parks namesake, the Prussian naturalist and explorer Alexander Von Humboldt (17691859), is east of Humboldt Drive near the entrance to the boat house. Donated by Frances J. Dewes, a Germany native and Chicago brewer, the monument was created by German sculptor Felix Gφrling. The statue was unveiled on October 16, 1892, before a crowd of thousands of German immigrants.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, September 27, 2023
4. Humboldt Park Marker and bike kiosk
Photographed by Sean Flynn, September 27, 2023
5. Humboldt Park Boat House
The Humboldt Park Boat House was designed by Schmidt, Garden & Martin, an architectural firm known for prairie-style buildings, and constructed in 1907. It was renovated in 2002 after spending more than a decade vacant, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 29, 2023, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
