Parks near me in Chicago, IL

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1

Lakefront Park

4.9 (184 reviews)
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Park

400 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours
Rvctn a month ago

Absolutely beautiful! Walking, running, or biking along the lakefront park area is one of the best experiences you can have. The views of the water on one side and the city skylin…

Omar Trejo 7 months ago

Peaceful and quiet, great place to take a walk or just sit and relax. And you can’t beat those views!

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Millennium Park
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4.8 (92295 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.

Chicago, IL 60602, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Hombre Erbmoh a month ago

The playground at Millennium Park is absolutely one of the best around! Great setup for kids, plenty of space to play, and just an overall fun atmosphere. Definitely worth visitin…

Resources Materials Handling & Recycling NC a month ago

I visited Millennium Park during a weekend trip to Chicago, and it ended up being one of the places I enjoyed the most. The park was clean, easy to walk around, and had a relaxed…

(312) 650-8298 Website Directions
3

North Park Village Nature Center

4.8 (939 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

46-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a birding area & a center with educational programs.

5801 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60646, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
C R 4 months ago

Review written 12/13/2025. Deer and pretty natural areas, nice for a quiet place to clear your mind in the midst of the city Updated review 02/10/2026. Visited the nature center…

Dirk Tussing 6 months ago

One of Chicago's hidden gems opened 7 days a week. Educational and relaxing. Unlimited parking and picnic tables. Will go back more often.

(312) 744-5472 Website Directions
4

Lakeshore East Park

4.8 (582 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.

450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Rob Stoddard 10 months ago

Always a beautiful place to visit and walk. The weather was perfect and the trees had green leaves. The historical buildings are just gorgeous. The architectural designs and how t…

Hans Schmidt 11 months ago

Big park with lots of open space. Good for picnics and meeting up with people. There’s a dog park and a playground. Nice to be surrounded by the buildings. Trees on the periphery…

(312) 742-7529 Website Directions
5

Milton Lee Olive Park

4.8 (556 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains.

E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sam Yang 2 months ago

great view on a bluebird day, very spacious by the lake, can walk your dog or take a jog. plenty of benches for taking a break. kind of hard to find a restroom tho

Jason Harris 8 months ago

Nice, quiet park with great views of Chicago's skyline, Ohio Street beach, and Centennial Wheel. Love the morning walk at this park as a resting point for walking to Navy Pier or…

(312) 744-6635 Website Directions
6

Grant Park

4.7 (20895 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.

331 E. Randolph St N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Dana Key 2 months ago

Grant Park is Chicago’s stunning lakeside gem. With beautiful views of the skyline and Lake Michigan, the iconic Buckingham Fountain, and easy access to Millennium Park and museum…

Daryl Huff 2 months ago

Working as a professional car hauler, I recently had the opportunity to spend some time around Grant Park while delivering a load to Honda of Downtown Chicago. The area is impress…

(312) 742-3918 Website Directions
7

Lincoln Park

4.7 (20858 reviews)
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Park

Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds.

500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fatma Ates 3 weeks ago

We spent there 3 hours and we couldn't finish the whole zoo. It is very organized, animals looked great.. usually I am not a fan of zoos because of its capitalistic mentality. Th…

Sophia Hayess 10 months ago

Lincoln Park is truly phenomenal and such a gem in Chicago. The free zoo alone makes it a rare and special treat, offering a wide variety of animals to see and enjoy. Beyond the z…

(312) 742-7726 Website Directions
8

Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain

4.7 (16929 reviews)

Tourist Attraction

Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows.

301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Kishore Yalamanchili 2 weeks ago

Beautiful fountain the surrounding if this fountain are also wonderful. Good walking track with Greenery and you can have a beautiful Chicago downtown view from here. Also lot of…

Taminas Reflections 2 months ago

We visited Buckingham Fountain and it was such a beautiful and serene experience. Even though the fountain wasn’t running and it was possibly because of the cold weather, the spac…

(312) 742-3918 Website Directions
9

Maggie Daley Park

4.7 (8583 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.

337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Debra Sagan 2 weeks ago

The Maggie Daley Play Park for children is the most amazing playground imaginable. I’m a grandma & walked through for exercise; what a joy to see children running, climbing, slidi…

Itz Hollywoood 4 months ago

Maggie Daley Park, a 20-acre recreational marvel in Chicago's Grant Park, represents a transformative $60 million investment that revitalized the former Daley Bicentennial Plaza.…

(312) 742-3918 Website Directions
10

Oz Park

4.7 (2224 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy.

2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sandra R a month ago

Interesting is the word. My first time there, so I had a little problem finding the scruptures. Which after I had walked around the entire park that's when I saw 3 of the statues,…

Rachelle Hicks 2 months ago

We were interested in the sculptures (didn’t photograph the Cowardly Lion whoops) but found much more. Lush green gardens. Kids on the playhouses. People picnicking and pushing st…

(312) 742-7898 Website Directions
11

Northerly Island Park

4.7 (2107 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts.

1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Artur Ciegotura a month ago

I still remember this place as Meigs Field Airport. I remember private jets taking off and landing on it. Now, iy has been converted into a new nature preserve area. There are pon…

G Graham 3 weeks ago

Nice natural area. The paved trail is fenced in to protect native plant growth redevelopment. To get to the natural area, you need to walk or bicycle a ways south from the Planeta…

(312) 745-2910 Website Directions
12

Palmisano (Henry) Park

4.7 (1413 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.

2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Curious Forker_Furious Corker a month ago

A Hidden Gem with a Unique History and Stunning Views Located on Halsted between Chinatown and Pilsen, Palmisano Park is a fantastic escape that isn't far from downtown Chicago…

Brittany Grant 2 weeks ago

i stopped by on a weekday to get a walk in without spending anything, and it was a better stop than I expected. For a free park this close to the city, the mix of paved paths, hil…

(312) 747-6497 Website Directions
13

Bartelme (Mary) Park

4.7 (1205 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

1.4-acre park featuring a play area, a sunken dog park & a viewing hill with city vistas.

115 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
vedank Kale a month ago

The park is a great place to be around with family and specifically kids. There's a lovely kids play area and it gets filled quickly in late afternoon early evenings. The dog pla…

Andrea Lee a year ago

A most beautiful park with a state-of-the-art (seriously the nicest I've ever seen) water feature for kids in the summer, a playground, dog park, and lots of grassy areas to sit d…

(312) 746-5494 Website Directions
14

Jackson Park

4.6 (7603 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities.

6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Eric Hensel 9 months ago

When you're here, it's easy to forget you're in the city! Plenty of room for walking, jogging, open fields, etc. They even have a driving range and a dog park. Just an FYI, you ca…

Laurence Earle 2 months ago

Crowded. We went for the Cherry blossoms. Needs alot of love. Too many people walking on the roots witch is not good for the trees. The Bridge is out of service and not under acti…

(773) 256-0903 Website Directions
15

Burnham (Daniel) Park

4.6 (4206 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

Sprawling green space with landscaping, tennis courts, a bike path & many sports fields.

1200-5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Mason Cooper 10 months ago

Such a beautiful and peaceful spot to visit, offering some of the clearest water along the Chicago lakefront. It’s easily one of the best places to enjoy the city’s natural beauty…

Henry Walker 10 months ago

Really enjoyed visiting this lakefront spot after so many years! The park is small but lovely, tucked on the Southside, and kept nice and clean. Early on, it’s peaceful and perfec…

(312) 742-7529 Website Directions
16

Ping Tom Memorial Park

4.6 (4058 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals.

1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Alice Torres Castillo 2 months ago

It was a nice walk to get there and there's a lot of benches for people to sit. It served as a nice walk after eating coming from chinatown and then to go back to get a sweet trea…

Chris Horntvedt 6 months ago

Ping Tom park is a beautiful and quiet park with spectacular views of the skyline and virtually no crowd. There are two sides of the park once you enter. The south portion has a w…

(312) 225-3121 Website Directions
17

Lake Shore Park

4.6 (677 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

5.79 urban acres with tennis, track & softball plus a fieldhouse, gym & fitness center.

808 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Anna Watts 5 months ago

A pleasant place for strolls with beautiful views of the lake and the city, especially in good weather. It's quiet, clean, and perfect for relaxing outdoors.

William C 11 months ago

Great city park. Track with outside exercise areas. Great for dogs. Tennis and pickle ball. Neighborhood volunteers maintain and plant beautiful seasonal flower beds surrounding t…

(312) 742-7891 Website Directions
18

Gompers (Samuel) Park

4.5 (627 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

39-acre park on the Chicago River with an outdoor pool, playground, roller hockey rink & lagoon.

4222 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Stefano Biglia 3 weeks ago

A calm, easy park to spend an hour or two without much planning. I went for a walk and ended up doing a few loops near the river, with the ponds and old trees making it feel a lit…

Patrick Adamek 2 months ago

THERE IS A PARKING LOT BY THE TENNIS COURT if your friends want to meet here for a game of tennis or a walk around the park or a fishing championship between you and your one frie…

(773) 685-3270 Website Directions
19

Fulton River Park

4.5 (110 reviews)
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Park

1-acre, terraced city park featuring kids' play equipment & a lawn area with shade trees.

353 N Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Andy Meyer 3 years ago

Officially known as "Park 551", this location is better known as "Fulton River Park" and features a nice, small playground on a terraced site. The playground features two play str…

Ivy OvO 6 years ago

Laser show on most evenings... Lots to see make your dinner reservations ahead of time when you're in this area. Take a river boat tour too!

(312) 742-7529 Website Directions
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Pritzker Park

3.1 (66 reviews)
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Park Tourist Attraction

310 S State St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
- Wheelchair accessible
Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Kathy Smith 4 weeks ago

I stopped by yesterday afternoon just to take a quick break from walking around State Street. It was such a breeze to find a spot to sit and just enjoy the open air for a few minu…

MBTendai a year ago

Do not go in this park. This park is sketchy and by all means dangerous with homeless and druggies all around. Be aware. The sidewalk and street is perfectly fine, but do not go i…

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