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Anna Shoultz
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Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Portage Park Neighborhood Overview

Six Corners, Paczki & O'Hare Flybys

39of 55 Chicago Neighborhoods

🧭Generally defined as the area: Montrose Avenue to the North, Belmont Avenue to the South, Cicero Avenue to the East, Narragansett Avenue to the West, Milwaukee Avenue slicing diagonally through the middle

📌Well known for: Six Corners shopping, the namesake park, and summer pools

👕You can spot a Portage Park local by: owning three lawn chairs and arguing Cubs bullpen strategies

👍Move here for: space to breathe, decent parking, and grandma-approved kolaczki bakeries all around

👎The downside to Portage Park is: endless Milwaukee traffic and competitive snow dibs artistry just outside the city center

✨The vibe around Portage Park is: family friendly, pierogi powered chill

pierogi power walks and stroller drag races

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Moving to Portage Park - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Portage Park against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.