Chicago Boulevard System

The Chicago Boulevard System is a network of wide, planted-median boulevards that winds through the south, west, and north sides of the City of Chicago and includes a ring of parks. Most of the boulevards and parks are 3–6 miles from the Chicago Loop. Grassy medians run down the center of the boulevards; the medians and the squares both provided recreational areas for residents and have historically been a boon for development in the area.

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