Jackson Park

Jackson Park in Chicago is named after the seventh President of the United States Andrew Jackson. The park entered the history of the country as the venue for the 1893 World Exhibition dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

The park has existed since 1869, but the real flowering he received in preparation for the exhibition. On its territory, a whole city was created from wooden houses painted in white. This city stood for six months, until the closing of the exhibition. Some buildings were destroyed by fire, some were simply demolished, and something was moved to another place. Until now, only the Palace of Fine Arts has survived in the park. It now houses the Museum of Science and Industry.

During the summer season, part of the park adjacent to Lake Michigan turns into a beach. A golf course with 18 holes has been created for golf fans, and two basketball courts are equipped for basketball fans. There are two walking routes through the park. Along the shore of Lake Michigan, there is a 29-kilometer-long multifunctional track popular with runners and cyclists. It starts at Lincoln Park and ends at Jackson Park. Lake lagoons that penetrate deep into the parkland have recently become a popular fishing destination.