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The residences in Magellan’s Lakeshore East development are well known for their amenities, like community swimming pools and gyms, but it’s the open spaces in Lakeshore East that make the Chicago townhomes for sale here so special. This development has carved out a six-acre oasis for Lakeshore East residents to enjoy the outdoors without having to leave their downtown neighborhood.
Boasting over 100 different varies of flora and foliage, the Lakeshore East Park has won the prestigious American Institute of Architects Planned Community Award, as well as the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence International Award. Here are just a few of the features that makes the Park at Lakeshore East a local favorite.
- The Botanical Garden: The park’s botanical garden is the centerpiece of the entire Lakeshore East development and won 2008’s Major Daley’s Landscape Award for Best Specialized Gardens in Chicago. Townhomes for sale in Lakeshore East are within walking distance of the ornate fountains that are sprinkled throughout the park grounds, which illuminate the park at night with elegant light displays that reflect off the water. With the Chicago skyline serving as the backdrop, a walk through the garden is the perfect nightcap to a romantic evening in the city. But if you’d like enjoy the part in the daytime instead, one of the 500 trees planted on the park grounds will make a perfect base-camp for your next picnic. The botanical gardens also offer smaller ornamental gardens that are ideal for more intimate settings and personal reflection.
- The Children’s Park: For residents with young children, this part of the park offers both outdoor fun for little ones and peace of mind for parents. The children’s park at Lakeshore East is a safe place for Magellan’s youngest residents to explore playgrounds and run through water fountain in the summertime. The park itself is enclosed by shade arbors and seating for parents, making it easy for mom and dad to keep an eye on their little ones.
- The Dog Park: When other developments force you to part ways with your pets, Lakeshore East offers your animals a safe haven. The dog park at Lakeshore East is award-winning and the perfect space for pets and lovers alike. This fenced in area makes it easy for owners to watch over their animals as they run through the water fountains and over rolling hills and valleys that make up the space. The dog parade that occurs every summer is also a great way to meet other animal lovers.
The Chicago townhomes for sale in Lakeshore East create a community unlike any in Chicago. With more quiet streets than busy boulevards and more public parks than parking lots, the townhomes in Lakeshore East promise tranquility for all residents.
