Hyde Park street sweeping schedule 2026
Hyde Park (community area 41) overlaps 12 sweeping sections in Wards 4, 5. Neighbors a block apart can have different dates, so check your exact address.
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| Section | 2026 passes |
|---|---|
| Ward 4, Section 1 | Apr 1–2 May 13–14 Jun 26–29 Aug 10–11 Sep 22–23 Nov 4–5Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 9 | Apr 23–24 Jun 22–23 Aug 10–11 Oct 6–7Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 10 | Apr 27–28 Jun 24–25 Aug 14–17 Oct 9–13Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 11 | Apr 29–30 Jun 26–29 Aug 18–19 Oct 15–16 Nov 17–18Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 12 | May 1–4 Jun 30–Jul 1 Aug 20–21 Oct 19–20 Nov 19–20Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 13 | May 5–6 Jul 2–6 Aug 24–25 Oct 21–22Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 14 | May 7–8 Jul 7–10 Aug 26–28 Oct 23–26Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 15 | May 11–12 Jul 13–14 Aug 28–31 Oct 27–28Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 16 | May 15–18 Jul 15–16 Sep 1–2 Oct 29–30Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 17 | May 19–20 Jul 17–20 Sep 3–4 Nov 2–3Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 18 | May 21–22 Sep 8–11Done for 2026! |
| Ward 5, Section 19 | May 26–27 Sep 14–15Done for 2026! |
Which side goes first? The City sweeps one side of the street per day. On east-west streets the south side usually goes first; on north-south streets, the west side. The other side gets swept the next sweep day. Usually. The orange signs posted on your block are the final word.
Questions people actually ask
When is street sweeping in Hyde Park?
Hyde Park is split across 12 sweeping sections with different dates, Apr–Nov 2026. Enter your address on Don't Get Swept to see yours.
What time is street sweeping in Chicago?
Sweepers run on weekdays, generally 9am to 2pm, from April through November. Move your car before 9am on Hyde Park's sweep day.
Which side of the street is swept first?
Usually the south side of east-west streets and the west side of north-south streets on the first day, then the opposite side on the next sweep day. Posted signs always win.
What's the ticket if I forget?
A street cleaning ticket is $60 (camera-issued ones in the Smart Streets zone are $50), and you can be towed. A free reminder is cheaper.