Farm visit · Chicago, Illinois
South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective
South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective closed today
South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective is a farm visit destination in Chicago, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops. Rated 4.6 from 44 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective is a farm visit destination in Chicago, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops.
It holds a 4.6 rating across 44 public reviews.
Hours are posted by day — today (Monday) is listed as closed, so confirm before you drive.
Location
Find South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective at 9001 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, United States. Plus Code: PFJ4+PX Chicago, Illinois, USA.
9001 S Mackinaw Ave , Chicago , Illinois 60617 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
Closed
Monday · today
Closed
Tuesday
10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday
10 AM–4 PM
Thursday
10 AM–4 PM
Friday
10 AM–4 PM
Saturday
10 AM–4 PM
Sunday
Closed
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Check whether this stop is a stand, orchard tour, or full farm experience before you arrive.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Photos
3 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
44 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“They have fresh produce for sale on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The sales help HS kids who work there. If you can go, go and buy your fresh veggies there... help the community, the kids and eat fresh veggies!!”
“Very interesting place to visit especially with Junior greencore from Pittsburgh. Learning how to plant and harvest. They also use goats to help clean the weeds.”
“Will definitely go again next Saturday. And will definitely buy more. My first time going...and I live so close, why didn't I go sooner! :(”
“This is seriously the best produce! 1000 times better than what you can at the store, in terms of quality and variety.”
“Fun event, good food, great music & the farm looked full of goodies”
“It was a lovely place and I'm so proud to see them growing the food”
“Great place right next to the park. Where you can meet and purchase fresh vegetables.”
“The young, female staff who sells the miniature vegetables that are sold here have stank attitudes 💯”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
It may be a farm stand, orchard visit, or agri-tourism stop. Check the website or call ahead for picking rules.
Where is South Chicago Farm, Urban Growers Collective?
9001 S Mackinaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, United States Plus Code PFJ4+PX Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Monday: Closed. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 41.73187, -87.54254. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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