robertk7

Garfield Park is, unfortunately, one of the worst neighborhoods in the city. I can honestly say that I would avoid even driving through the neighborhood with a police escort.

The park is the only gem in this terribly dangerous neighborhood, drug deals, prostitution, gang activity is sporadic in and surrounding this neighborhood,
there is an East Garfield Park and a West Garfield Park between the main gem and neither one of those neighborhoods are safe, the worst section in the neighborhood today is West Garfield Park.

Living here would be terribly dangerous. I realize the cost of living is pretty low, but it's like choosing to buy milk that's expired. Sure, it might still be good, but more than likely you'll be sorry.

There are no other landmarks worth visiting than the park itself. I can't see a tourist stopping by, unless they want to be mugged or shot in Chicago. Sorry, nothing good to say about Garfield Park. I've seen enough. I don't see improvements happening anytime soon. Steer clear.

The Austin neighborhood, which is located on Chicago's West Side, has a well known reputation anything that is not anything good, The neighborhood is very filthy, heavily abandoned with boarded up buildings, and vacant lots, and has seen little, if any improvement for many years. The economic downturn has only created further despair in the area and abandoned and condemned buildings are a dime a dozen in the area. The neighborhood is also well known for blatant Drug Dealing, also sporadic Gang Activity, Prostitution (along Cicero Avenue), drive-by shootings are a common occurrence in this neighborhood, and other economical failures in the neighborhood, crime runs rampant in the Austin neighborhood and few business have mustered the guts to enter the area. Overall it has to be one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago and is not one you would want to be caught in after the sun has set. Avoid this neighborhood at all costs.