Because you just have to come to The Bean!…read more This was a really cool sight seeing opportunity and we didn't pass it up

Absolutely gorgeous place to site see. I'm just not a big touristy person with a bunch of people…read moreso, even though it's cold in the winter if you're like I am, I would suggest going when there's less people. The bean was a bit dirty, not sure if someone comes and cleans it but it was still really neat to see. The park itself is gigantic with a lot to see and do. Overall, it's a really cool place to check out.

Very cute park and perfect for dogs to run and around and play. I loved all the tulips and the big…read moreopen grass field. There's also a fenced in dog park where my boyfriend sat for an hour watching the dogs run around. It's right near restaurants and a grocery store, which is convenient. If we were locals this would be the spot to go to!

This park is incredible. The landscaping is stunning and sets it a part. The playground is super…read morenice and has lots of shade but it can get VERY busy at certain times of the day. It also has a water feature that kids can splash in on hot days. Just FYI fur babies seem to out number kids in this area. I've seen dogs in tutu skirts, dogs being carried in a baby carrier, and dogs in wagons. They are always on leashes and people seem to do a pretty good job of picking up after them. My only complaint is that it isn't bigger. Also for some reason the fountain installations on the southeast corner don't have any water in them which is a little bit of an eyesore. It also is super easy to access the lakefront and river walk from this park! Definitely check it out if you are in the area.

Amazing!!!! Wow! I love ice skating and this was my first time on a ribbon and now I'm ruined for…read morelife and can never return to a tiny circular holiday rink again. This is way better! So freeing! So much more room and it's a fun course. I think the course is almost a half mile long. Beautiful downtown views and it's such a nice course in Maggie Daley Park. Friendly and helpful staff. Lockers available to rent. Refreshments available outside. I have my own skates so it's free if I skate during the first session, and only $5 any other time. I came here last week on my birthday and it was the perfect start to my special day. It brought me so much joy and I can't wait to return.

We went during Christmas break. You need to book your visit beforehand. When I book the only time…read moreavailable was from 8-10am. If you bring your own skate it's free. I like this place has railing all around and it is not the traditional round more like a trail. Feel quite iconic to skate here during our Chicago visit. I had been thinking about this since I cam in the summer.

Cool not as crowded of a park just south of Soldier Field. It may be listed as a skate park, but…read moreit's more. Burnham Park is plenty enough big for other activities. Fun in winter because of the hill. There's lots of places for doing tricks skateboarding and whatever. Because it's a ways from most things it can take longer getting to of course. It's located by the marina on Special Olympics Drive. This is also to the south of another park: the Gold Star Family Memorial Park. Located on the east side of the road, and it's kind of hidden. The most popular thing here is the sledding hill, open in winter. It's high up getting to the top, but it's still a gentle slope for a hill. There's also rails and stairs useful for turning skateboarding tricks when there's no snow. Fun place for outdoor activities. It's good for cold or hot weather. There's something here to get either skateboarding or snowboarding action any time of the year.

This skate park isn't really crowded often. Parking is free further down but if you wanna park…read morecloser you have to pay.

I loved visiting this park! I've been here many times, but my most recent visit was for Pokémon Go…read moreFest, and it was the perfect location for an event like this. This is a beautiful, long park with a huge beautiful fountain at the center. It's easy to see why so many people choose this spot for wedding or graduation photos, or just come here to stroll, relax, and enjoy the weather. During the event, there were lots of vendors set up around the outside of the park. We grabbed ice cream and food, and it was really convenient to come back afterward and continue enjoying the space. My only critique is that one area toward the back of the park had a very strong sewage smell, and the ground was wet and mushy. I'm not sure what that area is typically used for, but it definitely seemed like it could use some better upkeep. Overall though, this is a lovely park with a great atmosphere, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by for a walk, photos, or a special event.

My husband and I were at Grant Park for Pokémon GO Fest 2026. The park is huge! The event spanned…read morethe entire park, so we had a good opportunity to check it all out. It feels like a people's park because the layout lends for great ways for people to interact and enjoy being outside together. The Buckingham Fountain is beautiful, the grass was well maintained, so many trees for people to take breaks in the shade. I loved the rose garden area also.

My daughter and I visited Maggie Daley Park last week and we had a wonderful time. We found that it…read morewas rather easy to get to the park from several CTA stops. I was worried that the park would be unshaded but our trip in the afternoon offered tons of shade to make the heat less severe. There are tons of different stations to enjoy like the little water park, the pirate ship, lighthouse, big slides, swings, and other play areas. I appreciated the decent bathrooms and the water stations got our water bottle. This park is amazing and worth a visit if you have kids. We will be back.

It was a random 60-degree day in late March here in Chicago. I personally have been wanting to…read morecheck out "Maggie Daley Park" in downtown. With that thought, let the exploration begin! Of course we took our kids along because they would be the ones who could take full advantage of the facilities. The park itself was quite large, but we went for the kids playground. Signs were clearly marked for direction so we got to our destination with no difficulties. Our boys definitely enjoyed the suspension bridge, though my younger one was hesitant to go on first. I did see some older kids who were climbing "outside of the bridge infrastructure. There was a note to remind anyone not to do so. Oh well, it is what it is. Even if some accidentally fell when doing risky tricks, the soft padded ground would reduce the impact. On the other hand, there was one section of playground exclusively for children older than 5 years old. The slide seemed to be more advanced for young toddlers for sure. Therefore, we performed our sightseeing duty and walked away since our munchkins were 2.5 and 4.5 years old. Our older one enjoyed the straight slides. I liked that fact there were multiple slides with various speeds so that kids would not get bored on staying on the same one. Normally I wouldn't recommend anyone to drive to downtown but we did this time. My partner was able to secure a spot via SpotHero at the Harris Theater for a reasonable price. I got there much later than our scheduled arrival time yet he was able to extend for another 30 minutes in the app. Overall, we highly recommend parents to visit "Maggie Daley Park" and let the kids release some energy. We probably will be back again to poke around other areas when spring and summer in Chicago are in full bloom.

Came here on a Saturday morning and there was a variety of big and lil dogs playing around. There…read moreare 2 double gated entrances on either side of park. It is cement and dirt. A few benches and picnic tables present for seating but some owners allow their dogs to jump up on them. I didn't see any available poop bags but there are trash cans. It's a decent park, a little walk from Michigan ave and any close parking.

This place is great. It's a big enough place for my dog to run around and is really close to my…read moreapartment. My dog loves coming here and mingling with all of the other dogs. There are a ton of regulars that come here and for the most part are very friendly. My dog begs me every day to come to the park and already has the route memorized. We have been going there for a month.

I can't ice skate anymore since I have a bad ankle, but I love that Chicago has this free outdoor…read moreice rink every winter. Not sure why no one was being allowed to skate for quite a while when we visited, but there were lots of people waiting around to skate. I know people have a lotta fun here skating.

We took my son ice skating for the first time at the Millennium Park Ice Rink. It was pretty…read morestrange to skate in the rain, but what can you do? So you need to book a time slot ahead of time and you get to skate during your window. Definitely give yourself plenty of extra time to park and get your skates and change to make the most of your time. If you have your own skates bring them- then it's free (you still need a reservation though) but most importantly, their rental skates have been ridden HARD and are pretty rough. That said, it was a fun time and the decorations at the park are beautiful, even in the rain.

I love Chicago. I also love finding new things to see and do. Heard about this trail and took…read moreadvantage of this beautiful day. This flat paved trail was a safe easy walk. Lots of flowers and trees in the midst of the city. Its about 2.5 miles 1 way or 5 round trip. Whether you are walking, biking, or pushing the kiddos in a stroller. Very nice walk.

The 606 is such a fun concept. My daughter and I visited last week and had a fun walk…read more I was a bit worried about visiting with a four year old but we made it fun. The trail is clean and pretty. We only would have asked for a bathroom or two available on the trail. I saw a local race advertised and would love to participate if we were local, but alas we are not. This is a great trail for runners or bikers too. I would frequent this trail if I were a resident. The 606 is worth a visit but to best get enjoyment from your time, it's best to be a walker, runner, or bike it.

Best arena I've ever skates in, and I grew up in Canada. I absolutely love this place. Stick&puck…read moreare filled with decent knowledgeable people. Picnic skate is so often empty, or next to. You can watch the Blackhawks practice here, for free! It is amazing. I feel lucky to live close to a place as awesome as this.

We've been here a few times now, with my son's travel hockey club. The facilities are great, the…read moreseating and walkways are ample, and the sound from the audio in between face-offs is energizing. I haven't skated on the surface, but my son says it's well maintained and much better than his home rink. The bar and food offerings are decent and the bathrooms and locker rooms are clean. The only reason for the 4 stars is that the adjacent parking lot is hit or miss, depending on what events are concurrently happening at the arena. One of the games happened to be on Blackhawk's Season Ticket holder appreciation night, so it was a challenge to find parking. Also, I appreciate it when security is consistent. Our last time there, there was no one at the door so everyone was walking around the metal detector. The staff in general has been helpful, but one other warning... the vending machines overcharge you (I think it's a $6 hold) for each transaction and it doesn't get released for a few days, but it's not very clear on the vending machine itself. We thought we got charged $12 for two bags of chips. We did get credited properly a few days later, however the arena manager was rude and unsympathetic to the situation, responding, "That's just how it is. We don't own those machines." We'll be back.