What is Hyde Park in Chicago famous for?
What is Hyde Park in Chicago famous for? It was the site of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, home to former President Barack Obama, an incubator for Nobel Prize winners — basically, history is made in Hyde Park.
Is Hyde Park Chicago crime rate?
You'll feel safe living in Hyde Park. For a Chicago neighborhood, the crime rate here is extremely low -- only 4 violent crimes and 82 property crimes were reported annually.
What makes Hyde Park unique?
The park is also famous for being a bastion of free speech and peaceful protest. Since the 19th century, Speaker's Corner has been open to public speech, debate and discussion and has hosted protests since 1872, from the Suffragettes to the Stop the War Coalition.
Is Hyde Park good at night?
Though Hyde Park is safer area compared to the nearby, needless to say, you should be careful not to walk alone in the nighttime. There are some pretty good restaurants nearby, but of course Hyde Park isn't as fun as downtown.
Is Hyde Park safe in the morning?
You should be perfectly safe running in Hyde Park. It will be a lovely experience. (Weather permitting!) Hyde Park is not Central Park in New York, so no need to be concerned for your safety.