Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park Cultural Center, a beautiful, historic landmark park is located in the heart of Chicago"s bustling Englewood community. This park"s fieldhouse was added to the National Register of Historic places in 200... explorechicago.org
Harrison Park
The West Park Commission created Harrison Park in 1912 to provide breathing space and social services to the overcrowded and industrialized lower west side. The commission's first three neighborhood parks, Dvorak, Eck... explorechicago.org
Humboldt Park Lagoon And Prairie River
Humboldt Prairie River, on west side of Humboldt Drive, is a meandering stream designed in 1906 by the Jens Jensen, the founder of the prairie-style of landscape architecture. Inspired by Midwestern natural landscapes... explorechicago.org
Columbus Park Refectory
The Columbus Park Refectory boasts three porticos that fill with sun during the summer. The grounds, created by the dean of prairie landscape architecture, contain two natural looking waterfalls, stratified stonework led... ettractions.com
Mcguane Park
Revolutionary for 1905, this park along with nine others provided leisure space to area tenement residents. Now it has many facilities for baseball, swimming, tennis, basketball and more. explorechicago.org
Gage Park
Gage Park measures 69 acres of green space ands is located in the culturally- rich heritage section of the Gage Park community, which is home to many of the city"s historic bungalow homes. Gage Park offers nonstop rec... explorechicago.org
Wooded Island (In Jackson Park)
The majority of Wooded Island has been designated as the Paul Douglas Nature Sanctuary due to the importance of its woodland, prairie, and shrubland as bird habitat. Bird watchers love Wooded Island because as many as... explorechicago.org
Grant Park Dog Friendly Area
The Chicago Park District's goal is to provide the people of Chicago the opportunity for recreation and to enjoy outdoor open space for themselves and their families. The Park District also recognizes that dogs are im... explorechicago.org
Avalon Park
The South Park Commission created Avalon Park in the 1920s in a south side neighborhood with a long, interesting history. In 1889, when Chicago annexed the Village of Hyde Park, it included an area with a city dump, swamp... famplosion.com
Welles Park
In addition to the many amenities at Welles Park-indoor swimming pool, fitness center, baseball fields and European-style gazebo-the park hosts many community events, such as festivals and weekly concerts in the summe... explorechicago.org
Lake Shore Park
Lake Shore Park had been in the planning stages for years before the Lincoln Park Commission began construction just before 1900. The Commission was one of three Chicago park boards created by the Illinois state legis... explorechicago.org
Marquette Park Golf Course
Are you looking for something fun and challenging to do in Chicago? Marquette Park, located on the corner of 67th and Kedize, in Chicago IL, is just the place! Elevated tees, greens and spacious fairways ensure great pla... ettractions.com
Union Park
In the 1910s, African-Americans began moving into the neighborhood. While many other parks were inaccessible to black residents, Union Park became racially integrated. Between the 1920s and the 1950s, the park became ... explorechicago.org
Riis Park Ice Rink
Bring your own skates and skate for free at all Chicago Park District outdoor rinks! The nine ice rinks, located across the city, are open for the season from Friday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 28, weather permitt... explorechicago.org
Mcfetridge Sports Center
Housing the Chicago Park District's only indoor ice rink and indoor tennis courts, McFetridge Sports Center (MSC) offers a unique sports experience for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Full of activity 18 hours ... explorechicago.org
Buckingham Fountain - Chicago
The fountain was commissioned in 1927 by Kate Buckingham to honor her late brother Clarence. She had frequently traveled to Europe, where she admired the huge public fountains and wanted to bring some of Europe's monumen... ettractions.com
River Park
River Park runs along the Chicago River and offers great park amenities, including a field house with community events, wildlife habitat, and most notably, the fishing and kayak launch on the Chicago River. explorechicago.org