Chopin Park
Park Public park honoring composer Frédéric Chopin
On Chicago’s Northwest Side, Chopin Park provides athletic fields, play areas and a statue commemorating Frederic Chopin; locals use it for recreation and neighborhood festivals tied to Polish heritage.
How to Get to Chopin Park #
Located in the Austin area of Chicago. Local CTA bus routes and community shuttles serve the neighborhood; check local transit maps for the nearest stop.
Tips for Visiting Chopin Park #
- Visit in the late afternoon on weekends to see local families and community choir or concert rehearsals in the park.
- Find the small statue(s) or plaque(s) often placed in neighborhood parks that tell a little community history.
- Combine with a walk through the surrounding Austin neighborhood for murals and Polish bakeries that reflect the area's immigrant past.
Best Time to Visit Chopin Park #
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for park visits.
Weather & Climate near Chopin Park #
Chopin Park's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (938 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).