The Neighborhood Of Archer Heights, Brighton Park, McKinley Park
Surrounded by a gritty patchwork of factories, truck terminals, warehouses and rail crossings, Archer Heights, Brighton Park and McKinley Park are residential communities where property values have risen steadily over the past few years.
Archer Heights: streets are lined with brick ranches built in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as some older bungalows. It is bounded roughly by Pulaski Road, Cicero Avenue, and 55th Street on the south.
Brighton Park: most of the homes are 65 years old or more, and are well-maintained. Brighton Park is a family-oriented neighborhood. Immediately east of Archer Heights, Brighton Park is bounded roughly by Pulaski Road, Western Avenue and 43rd Street.
McKinley Park: the community’s most prized possession has always been the 69-acre McKinley Park, which has undergone a $2.5 million renovation and includes a restocked lagoon. The McKinley Park community is east of Brighton Park, roughly between Western and Ashland avenues and extending south to 43rd Street.
Schools
| School | Address | Phone | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Park School | 3825 S Washtenaw Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7235 | Elementary Schools |
| Burroughs Elementary School | 3542 S Washtenaw Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7226 | Elementary Schools |
| Davis Elementary School | 3014 W 39th Pl Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-4540 | Elementary Schools |
| Edwards Elementary School | 4815 S Karlov Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-4875 | Elementary Schools |
| Florence Nightingale School | 5250 S Rockwell St Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-9270 | Elementary Schools |
| James Shields Branch School | 4420 S Fairfield Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-6827 | Elementary Schools |
| Shields Elementary School | 4250 S Rockwell St Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7285 | Elementary Schools |
| Sidney Sawyer School | 5248 S Sawyer Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-9275 | Elementary Schools |
| Sidney Sawyer Schools | 5247 S Spaulding Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-0440 | Elementary Schools |
| Walter S Christopher School | 5042 S Artesian Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-9375 | Elementary Schools |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | 4959 S Archer Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-2100 | High Schools |
| Kelly High School | 4136 S California Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-4900 | High Schools |
| Brighton Park School | 3825 S Washtenaw Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7235 | Middle Schools |
| Burroughs Elementary School | 3542 S Washtenaw Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7226 | Middle Schools |
| Edwards Elementary School | 4815 S Karlov Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-4875 | Middle Schools |
| Florence Nightingale School | 5250 S Rockwell St Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-9270 | Middle Schools |
| Shields Elementary School | 4250 S Rockwell St Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-7285 | Middle Schools |
| Sidney Sawyer School | 5248 S Sawyer Ave Chicago IL 60632 | (773) 535-9275 | Middle Schools |
Important Information For Archer Heights, Brighton Park, McKinley Park:
City of Chicago Vehicle Stickers
All Chicago residents driving, parking, leasing and/or owning a vehicle for which they are responsible in the City of Chicago are subject to the Chicago Wheel Tax and must purchase a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. This includes Chicago residents that maintain their registration outside of the City of Chicago, but use the vehicle in the City. We want motorists to avoid costly tickets: You must purchase a Chicago Vehicle Sticker within 30 days of residing in the City or acquiring a new vehicle to avoid late fees and fines.
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Residential Parking Permits
Chicago’s Residential Parking Permit program is designed to restrict parking on designated residential streets during specified hours, except for the residents of that street, guests of the residents or those who provide a service to the residents. This program helps to ensure that residents of densely populated areas have reasonable access to parking near their residences. Cars parked in violation of this ordinance are ticketed.
The City of Chicago does not mess around. The city has a dillignet parking patrol staff that will ticket you if you are in a spot where a permit you don’t have is required. All spots that require permits are marked with white street signs. Please look out for them!
For more information, contact the city clerk at 312-744-6861 or email info@chicityclerk.com. We also recommend that you ask your Real Estate Agent, Leasing Agent, or Land Lord about parking permit requirements in your area.