Gage Park is Chicago community area #63, a Southwest Side area that runs from 49th to 59th Street. It takes its name from a park started in 1873 at Western Avenue and Garfield Boulevard by South Park Commissioner George W. Gage. About 36,100 people live there.
Gage Park key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Community area number | #63 of 77 |
| Side of the city | Southwest Side |
| Population | 36,081 (2020–2024 American Community Survey five-year estimate, CMAP Community Data Snapshot, June 2026 release) |
| Neighborhoods within | Gage Park, Marquette Manor, Glendale, Garfield Manor |
| Main L and Metra stations | CTA Orange Line: Western and Kedzie stations on 49th Street, at the northern edge |
| Major parks | Gage Park (Western Avenue and Garfield Boulevard) |
Boundaries
Gage Park runs from 49th Street on the north to 59th Street on the south. Central Park Avenue is the west edge and Leavitt Street the east edge.
Neighborhoods within Gage Park
The area includes Gage Park, Marquette Manor, Glendale and Garfield Manor.
History
- 1873: work begins on a planned park at Western Avenue and Garfield Boulevard under South Park Commissioner George W. Gage.
- 1875: after Gage’s death, the park is named in his honor.
- 1919: the park has ball fields, tennis courts, gymnasiums, gardens and a wading pool.
- 1928: a field house and auditorium are added.
- 1931: a large mural by Tom Lea is installed.
Landmarks and parks
- Gage Park, with its 1928 field house and Tom Lea mural.
- Gage Park High School on South Rockwell Street.
- The Gage Park branch of the Chicago Public Library on 55th Street.
- St. Gall and St. Rita of Cascia Catholic parishes.
Getting there
The Orange Line’s Western (4901 S. Western Ave.) and Kedzie (4900 S. Kedzie Ave.) stations sit on the line between Brighton Park and Gage Park. Trains run to the Loop and to Midway Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What community area number is Gage Park?
Gage Park is community area #63.
Who was Gage Park named for?
George W. Gage, a South Park commissioner who started work on the park in 1873.
What L stations are near Gage Park?
The Orange Line’s Western and Kedzie stations, along 49th Street at the area’s north edge.
What neighborhoods are in Gage Park?
Gage Park, Marquette Manor, Glendale and Garfield Manor.
Related guides
- Brighton Park community area guide
- New City community area guide
- Chicago Lawn community area guide
- West Elsdon community area guide
- West Englewood community area guide
- CTA Orange Line guide
- All 77 Chicago community areas
Sources
- CMAP Community Data Snapshot: Gage Park (June 2026)
- Wikipedia: Gage Park, Chicago
- Wikipedia: Western station (Orange Line)
- Wikipedia: Kedzie station (Orange Line)
Last updated: October 31, 2026