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
Jackson Park
Just like Montrose Harbor and the Magic Hedge north of downtown Chicago, a 16-acre island south of downtown Chicago has harbored more than 75 percent of all birds seen in Illinois. Some birders, including out-of-towners, have... trails.com
Columbus Park Lagoon & Woodland
As a tribute to the natural ecology of the Midwest, Columbus Park is considered the masterpiece work of landscape architect, Jens Jensen. When the West Park Commission first acquired the former farmland in 1912 the si... explorechicago.org
Grant Park
A gleaming 319-acre jewel on the downtown lakefront, Grant Park is rich in Chicago history and offers some of the most magnificent views of the downtown skyline around. It has been the scene of moments of great chaos, such as... trails.com
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory is a fantastic place to bring family members of all ages. Something?s always growing, and there?s always something new to discover! To make your ?growing? experience here even more enjoyable, we... famplosion.com
Lincoln Park
Located in the heart of Chicago's lakefront - chicagoans of all ages treasure the amazing Lincoln Park Cultural Center. With a number of fabulous attractions as its neighbors (Lincoln Park Zoo, Peggy Notebart Nature Museu... citysearch.com
Millenium Park
Millennium Park Homepage > Art & Architecture > Jay Pritzker Pavilion Frank Gehry, winner of the National Medal of Art and the designer of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion and BP Bridge, applied his signature style to Millennium... citysearch.com
Bessemer Park
Created in 1904 by the South Park Commission and designed by the Olmstead Brothers, the historic recreation site remains a draw for South Chicago residents. explorechicago.org
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
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
Marquette Park
Elevated tees, greens and spacious fairways ensure great playing conditions throughout the season at Marquette. With water in play on seven of the nine holes, this unique 3,187 yard, par 36 course is perhaps the most challen... golfnow.com
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park is a historic landmark founded in 1842 as a park that would give people of all walks of life an equal chance to share their ideas. Due to its reputation as one of the most well known free speech... explorechicago.org
Northerly Island | Explore Chicago
Northerly Island is a 91- acre peninsula located just south of the Adler Planetarium and east of Soldier Field near Chicago's Musuem Campus. This site of the former Miegs Field Airport was partly converted to a 30 acr... explorechicago.org
Skinner Park
Created in the 1850s, Skinner Park was originally named Jefferson Park. It was the backdrop for Theodore Dreiser's novel, Sister Carrie. The fieldhouse hosts various programs every weekday. explorechicago.org
Holstein Park
In 1854, real estate speculators Sherman, Clark, and Westmore reserved two acres of their subdivision as Holstein Park to enhance the area and its property values. The surrounding area was known as Holstein, an enclave of lab... isport.com
Mozart Park
The fieldhouse was designed by Albert A Schwartz. The park also has has two baseball diamonds, an outside playground and two outdoor basketball courts. explorechicago.org
Smith (Joseph Higgins) Park
Named for Joseph Higgins Smith, alderman of the 32nd ward from 1914-1933, this site was once a city dump before it was filled in and transferred from the Bureau of Sanitation to the Bureau of Parks in 1929. A WWII Tan... explorechicago.org