Brainerd

Nestled along the eastern border of Chicago's well-known Beverly neighborhood, Brainerd is a largely residential community that carries a proud torch for its Irish-American heritage. Home to one of the area's most vibrant parks, Brainerd is a charming melting pot of history and close communal bonds, which is celebrated every June with the much-anticipated neighborhood picnic. When they're not throwing big community get-togethers, local families go to the park for the wide assortment of activities available to kids and adults alike. Recreational programs, children's sports leagues, day camps, and a lengthy outdoor walking and jogging path are enough to keep this neighborhood full of life, no matter what the time of year.

Brainerd is a part of Washington Heights.