lakeshore east park.
The neighborhood’s centerpiece — a landscaped park with walking paths, water features, playgrounds, and dog areas tucked between residential towers.
Chicago neighborhood guide
new east side.
New East Side is a modern, park-filled pocket just east of the Loop — tucked between the lake, the river, and Millennium & Maggie Daley Parks, with high-rise condos, skyline views, and resort-style amenities.
Life in New East Side
New East Side feels like a hidden neighborhood in the middle of downtown — a cluster of residential high-rises wrapped around a central park, just steps from the lakefront and the Loop.
Most of the area is made up of full-amenity condo and apartment buildings, many with doormen, pools, fitness centers, and sweeping views of the city, lake, or river. At the center is Lakeshore East Park, a landscaped green space with walking paths, playgrounds, dog areas, and room to relax away from the busier streets.
Residents love the ability to walk to Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park, the Riverwalk, and Michigan Avenue in just a few minutes — while still feeling somewhat tucked away from the main tourist corridors. It’s a strong fit for buyers and renters who want a downtown address with a more residential, park-forward feel.
Neighborhood highlights
A few local favorites that give New East Side its character. These are great starting points if you’re getting to know the neighborhood.
maggie daley park.
A destination park with climbing walls, play areas, mini-golf, and a scenic ice-skating ribbon in winter — just across the BP Bridge.
dusable harbor.
A busy harbor at the foot of Randolph Street with slips, lake access, and postcard views of both the skyline and Navy Pier.
pritzker pavilion & millennium park.
Home to free concerts, movie nights, and seasonal events — plus nearby icons like Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) and Crown Fountain.
blue cross blue shield building lights.
A prominent tower on the park that often lights up with messages and designs for holidays, sports teams, and city-wide events.
waterfront trails.
Direct access to both the Lakefront Trail and the Chicago Riverwalk makes it easy to walk, run, or bike along the water in either direction.
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