Logan Square

Logan Square is Chicago Community Area 22, on the Northwest Side. Its landscaped boulevards and historic houses reward a walk, while the public square, local businesses and seasonal farmers market offer natural places to pause. The community area covers more ground than the central square: use the boundary map below when comparing destinations.

The boulevards explain the neighborhood

The Logan Square Boulevards District is centered on Logan and Palmer Squares and the green corridors extending from them. The city’s landmark record dates much of its architecture to approximately 1880–1930 and records its Chicago Landmark designation on November 1, 2005. Houses, apartment buildings, churches and commercial structures all contribute to the streetscape.

The history maintained by Logan Square Preservation places the Illinois Centennial Monument in that wider boulevard story. Built in 1918 to commemorate a century of Illinois statehood, the monument remains a useful orientation point. The landmark district and the official community area are related geographic descriptions, but they are not interchangeable boundaries.

What to see and do

• Start around the Illinois Centennial Monument. Look outward along the boulevards to understand how the public space connects the surrounding streets. Use marked crossings around busy intersections.
• Walk part of the boulevard district. Choose a short out-and-back route, leaving time to look at entrances, masonry and the different building types. Most residential buildings are private homes, so enjoy their architecture from public sidewalks.
• Pause at Palmer Square Park. The Park District’s page lists this green space at 2200 N. Kedzie Avenue. Its perimeter path and playground inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit make it a useful family stop.
• Visit the farmers market in season. The market’s 2026 outdoor listing gives Sunday hours of 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. around the Centennial Monument. Check the current season dates, vendor map and announcements before going; the outdoor timetable should not be assumed to apply through winter.

A first-visit plan

Our suggestion is to pair one boulevard walk with a café or meal stop. On a market Sunday, browse first and then decide how far you want to walk. On another day, begin with the monument and choose either a longer architecture walk or time at Palmer Square. Treat this as a flexible neighborhood outing, with business opening hours checked separately.

Getting to Logan Square

CTA’s Logan Square station is on the Blue Line at 2620 N. Milwaukee Avenue. The official station page lists accessible access and connections to buses 56, 76 and 93. Check its live service and elevator notices before departure, especially when connecting from O’Hare or planning around a timed reservation.

Explore the map and local listings

The map below shows Community Area 22. Use it to compare the central square with your other stops, and confirm restaurant or café hours on each business’s own website. To explore another neighborhood, return to the Chicago community area directory.

Visitor details checked September 25, 2026. Sources: Chicago Landmarks, Logan Square Preservation, Chicago Park District, Logan Square Farmers Market and CTA.