NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: WICKER PARK
DISCOVER THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
EXPLORE THE CITY.
A HIP NEIGHBORHOOD IN CHICAGO IS PART OF THE LARGER COMMUNITY AREA OF WEST TOWN.
Discover the hip neighborhoods, colorful people and offbeat galleries of Wicker Park. Travel through the bustling nightspots, eclectic boutiques and trendy eateries of Chicago's favorite neighborhood.
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Creative work and play collide in Wicker Park. Home to many small businesses and boutiques, the neighborhood is especially known for its nightlife, creative culture, and food scene. Whether you’re biking the Bloomingdale Trail or discovering new sounds at one of several annual festivals, Wicker Park offers endless possibilities.
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BEST FAMILY PLACES TO VISIT IN WICKER PARK
Looking for Chicago kid-friendly attractions? We've got you covered with kid-friendly photography spots, weekend recommendations, and adorable photo shoots.
Here are some of our favorite spots:
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods, Wicker Park features a dog park, an urban garden, a field house, open spaces for group activities and lots more.
Both a trail and a park, the 606 creates a unique sense of identity for the neighborhoods it passes through.

Whether you’re just in town for the day or live here and looking for kid’s activities, this is a great place to play.
A unique and compelling gift shop packed full of amazing kid’s gifts and baby gifts.
Myopic Books is as charming as it is comprehensive, offering bookish parents and children plenty to explore on a visit.
Let your kids let off some steam at this awesome indoor playground and activity center that caters to preschool, school age, and even adult kids at heart.
BEST PET PLACES TO VISIT IN WICKER PARK
Looking for pet-friendly areas in Chicago? We know the best dog parks and Chicago's best urban spots for your four-legged friend.
Here are some of our favorite spots:
It’s the perfect hang out spot, whether you want your dog to play in the shade or not.
A lovely place to take your dog and play ball— and large enough for you to run around for a bit!
Whether your pup wants to splash in the baby pool, play fetch or just take in a mid-day nap, Churchill Field and its off-leash space has you covered.
If you can tear yourself away from the dog-friendly patio, try a Royale Cup cocktail or a signature house draft beer.
They have a spacious patio where you can hang out with your furry best friend while sipping on smoothies and lattes.
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Aaron Gang Photography is a Chicago-based photography studio located at 1016 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. We provide photography for families, pets, businesses, professionals and actors in our studio and in surrounding areas just like Wicker Park. Check out the full list of Chicago neighborhoods we provide photography services to.