Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is the country"s most historic and distinguished zoological facility. Attracting an estimated 3 million visitors per year, the not-for-profit Lincoln Park Zoo is also one of the country"s last remaini... explorechicago.org
Armour Square Park - Chicago, Il
In 1906, the year after Armour Square opened to the public, President Theodore Roosevelt described the square and nine other related properties as "the most notable civic achievement in any American city." The South Park ... waymarking.com
Shabbona Park - Chicago Park District
Shabbona Park is among the four parks established by the Old Portage Park District, one of 22 independent park commissions consolidated into the Chicago Park District in 1934. Created in 1912, the Old Portage Park Distric... famplosion.com
Garfield Park - Chicago Park District
In 1869, the Illinois state legislature established the West Park Commission, which was responsible for three large parks and interlinking boulevards. The centerpiece of the system, the 185-acre Central Park, was renamed ... famplosion.com
Grant Park
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Indian Boundary Park And Cultural Center
Tucked away in the West Ridge neighborhood sits a community treasure?Indian Boundary Park and Cultural Center. Beyond the quaint Tudor-style field house, visitors can discover a beautifully restored, duck-filled lagoon, a... famplosion.com
Grant Park
Proudly referred to as Chicago's "front yard," Grant Park is among the city's most beautiful and prominent parks. Its nearly 320 acres encompasses the Museum Campus, a 1995 transformation of paved areas into beautiful... explorechicago.org
Gompers Park Nature Area
The Gompers Park Wetland is connected to a long, partly channeled stretch of the North Branch of the Chicago River. The Gompers Park Wetland is fed by two sources of water- a small stream leading from the fishing lago... 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
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
Sheridan Park - Chicago Park District
The West Park Commission created Sheridan Park between 1912 and 1914 to provide breathing space and social services to the congested near west side. The commission's first three neighborhood parks, Dvorak, Eckhart, and St... famplosion.com
Marquette Park
Marquette Park is the largest park on the southwest side of Chicago at 323 acres. Marquette Park is part of a system of 14 parks designed in 1903 by the Olmsted Brothers. Attractions at this park include: a lagoon, go... explorechicago.org
Douglas Park
In 1871, designer William Le Baron Jenney completed plans for the entire West Park System which included Douglas Park. Jenney's engineering expertise was especially helpful for transforming Douglas Park's poor natural... 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
Margate 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
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
Northerly Island Prairie (In Burnham Park)
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
Brooks Park - Chicago Park District
Located on Harlem Avenue, just south of Touhy Avenue, Brooks Park is the most northwestern park in the Chicago Park District. At nearly nine acres, the park features a number of sports and recreational activities, includi... famplosion.com