The Bronzeville & Hyde Park area covers 9 of Chicago’s 77 community areas: Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Oakland, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn, South Shore and Fuller Park. It includes popular neighborhoods such as Bronzeville, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore.
This is one of Are You Chi’s 12 regions, a way to browse the city by the names people actually use. It is not an official City of Chicago division; the official units are the 77 community areas.
Community areas and neighborhoods in this area
| Community area | Popular neighborhoods | Best-of guides |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas (#35) | Bronzeville (part), Lake Meadows, Prairie Shores, Groveland Park, The Gap | Best of Bronzeville |
| Grand Boulevard (#38) | Bronzeville (part), Legends South, Washington Park Court District | Best of Bronzeville |
| Oakland (#36) | Oakland, North Kenwood–Oakland area, part of Bronzeville | — |
| Kenwood (#39) | Kenwood, North Kenwood, Indian Village, East Hyde Park (part) | — |
| Hyde Park (#41) | Hyde Park, East Hyde Park, South Kenwood (often grouped) | Best of Hyde Park |
| Washington Park (#40) | Washington Park | — |
| Woodlawn (#42) | Woodlawn (East Woodlawn), West Woodlawn, Park Manor (part) | — |
| South Shore (#43) | Jackson Park Highlands, Bryn Mawr, Parkside, Windsor Park, Cheltenham Beach, Essex | — |
| Fuller Park (#37) | Fuller Park | — |
Best of the Bronzeville & Hyde Park area
Frequently asked questions
Which neighborhoods are in the Bronzeville & Hyde Park area?
Popular neighborhoods here include Bronzeville, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Woodlawn and South Shore. The table above lists every neighborhood by community area.
How many community areas are in the Bronzeville & Hyde Park area?
9: Douglas, Grand Boulevard, Oakland, Kenwood, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn, South Shore and Fuller Park.
Is this an official Chicago region?
No. Are You Chi groups the 77 official community areas into 12 regions named after well-known neighborhoods. For the City’s own units, see the community areas guide.
Nearby areas
Related guides
Sources
- Community areas of Chicago (Wikipedia)
- Neighborhood names come from each linked community area guide, which lists its own sources.
Last updated: October 31, 2026