60649Chicago, IL

Part of the South side community of and one of the areas located within City of Chicago is the Zip 60649. Located geographically on the map at 42 degrees latitude and -88 degrees longitude and is in the center of Cook County. The perimeter of this Zip is defined by the Columbia Drive to the north, Michigan Lake to the east, Stony Island Avenue, S Richards Drive and S Cornell Avenue to the west and 79th Street to the south.

This Zip is adjoined by 60619, 60637, 60617, 60615, 60621 and 60620 and includes the South Shore and Jackson Park neighborhoods.

The jewel of this Zip is the South Shore Cultural Center. This was designed as an opulent, Mediterranean-style clubhouse for a membership that included Chicago's most prominent families. The grounds provide private stables, a members-only beach and a golf course. Tennis, horseback riding and skeet shooting were enjoyed by guests of the likes of Jean Harlow, Will Rogers and Amelia Earhart.

More about Zip 60649 - It is a community that encompasses expansive public recreation space and ambitious civic organizations. The neighborhood cultural center acts as a hub for outdoor amusement with lengthy walking trails, a bird sanctuary, all-ages sports programs and waterfront grounds that offer breathtaking views of downtown Chicago.

If you happen to own a yacht, Jackson Park Harbor is a great place to dock for the summer boating season. Jackson Park is home to over two dozen species of birds, including a well-studied population of feral Monk Parakeets, whose ancestors had escaped after being imported to the region in the 1960s.
For golfers, the historic 18-hole golf course in Jackson Park offers a particularly scenic and challenging game.

One of the most popular attractions in the park is the Osaka Garden (see inset), a tranquil Japanese garden located on a wooded island flanked by the middle of the east and west lagoons.

The Chicago Public Library branch - South Shore branch is located in this Zip. This Branch serves the Ahadi Early Learning Center, Faulkner School, South Shore High and other schools in the vicinity.

Experience Zip 60649 with its better know restaurants
Three J's Restaurant
Parrot Cage Restaurant>
Yah's Cuisine
Ranjana's Indian Cooking Classes
Daley's Restaurant
Backstory Café