Addams Jane - Medill Park — Attraction in West Chicago Township

Pros for a music festival here: -Great view of the city -seems like a large sized park -sort of a basketball court landmark

Cons for a music festival here: -not enough space to actually space things out well and make a good path for fest-goers, let alone if it's a high volume music fest, expect there to be no where to sit or relax away from the shows -garbage... everywhere... before and after the fest -dust (the grounds are not maintained and it causes dust storms after any large amount of people occupy the area for a day) -poor central area to place the festival, you generally have to walk 2 miles before you can get a taxi/uber because of all the main roads they have to block off for the fest, and parking nearby is about as far of a walk as well. -there are very few trees or other tall objects to provide any shade. Be prepared to sweat all day

Cons depending on who hosts the festival: -poor placement of all stages/food/vendors/water stands. -Limited space for restroom facilities, as well as anywhere...

I don't think I will ever have anything negative to say about the Medela Elementary School Park. I grew up in that part, and actually went to the school for about six years. They have fixed the basketball court, which brings more people to the park. The maintenance around the park is very good. Maybe they need a small playground for the young kids. But I don't think that will ever happen because some of that field belongs to another company of some sort. The park is very large, and off very much often, I tend to see a lot of people playing soccer in the field. We used to call that Park The Big Field back in the 90s. And it still looks good up...

This place is so lovely! Decent size, lots of good cacti and ferns, which I happen to love. Like all conservatories, it's a great place to go to feel tranquil.

A few things to note- IT IS VERY WARM. If you go in the winter, wear a short-sleeved T-shirt if you are somebody who gets hot easily.

Their coat rack isn't monitored or anything, but I left my coat there and nothing happen. I can't imagine it would, so if you feel hesitant about that, I doubt anything will happen to it. Or, if you can swing it, just don't bring a coat.

Definitely recommend! Especially since it is a donations place.

Also- the neighborhood surrounding is also...