Jackson Park Home for Rent

Jackson Park, located in Milwaukee's South Side, is centered around the expansive 113-acre Jackson Park, which features a pond, sports courts, fields, and shaded walking trails. The park is a hub for community activities, including the Jackson Park Farmers Market and various events organized by the Jackson Park Community Association, such as public movie showings and a popular Halloween trick-or-treat event. The neighborhood's residential streets are lined with mature trees and feature early- to mid-20th-century homes, including bungalows, Tudor cottages, Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, and ranch-style houses. Many homes have private parking accessed via rear alleys. Jackson Park has a crime rate comparable to the national average. The area is served by Milwaukee Public Schools, with options for private education also available. Forest Home Avenue, a major thoroughfare, hosts several local dining options, including the long-standing Di Stefano's Pizza Palace. Residents can shop at the nearby Southgate shopping area, which includes Pick 'n Save and Walmart. Major employers like Global Power Components and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center are nearby, providing convenient employment opportunities. Interstates 43 and 41 are a few miles away, offering easy access to other parts of the city, while South Layton Road provides a direct route to downtown. Public transportation is accessible via Milwaukee County Transit System bus stops along West Forest Home Avenue. For air travel, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport is about 7 miles southeast of the neighborhood.