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    Millennium Park

    4.6 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Sam M.

    Kind of a bummer when people are always walking around and asking for money. But it's nice to go in the spring and fall and be able to get a drink and something to eat downstairs.

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    Ramon B.

    Great place to chill but parking underground minimum of $36.00 be sure to take out a loan or prepare to walk far.

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    Denny J.

    This is a spacious and beautiful park which is a big tourist attraction and a nice area to walk around. It is home of the amazing Cloud Gate better know as "the bean" in Chicago. This is an awesome sight and so cool to see. It's an easy walk to get to. If you are in Chicago check out the bean. It's fun and mesmerizing and I loved staring at it.

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    Melanie P.

    I came here during the winter storm in late January (sorry super late review!) and some parks were off limits. I was afraid that The Bean was going to be closed off, but it wasn't, much to our surprise! The Bean has some ice on the top and we were able to walked around and under it. There were quite a few people there, but we were able to take some good pics. It was super cold and because of that, we had to get some hot chocolate at the Dog House. I got the Chicago Style Hotdog and the Specialty S'mores Hot Chocolate. Both were delicious! Since it was super cold, we stayed as long as we could. Definitely gorgeous as the night started to come in.

    Marquese C.

    Millennium Park is a one of a kind park offering amazing views during the day or at night. There are lots of people during the day not as many at night or later times.

    Katherine K.

    I got to take my guy around Chicago and, of course, we came to Millennium Park. Sadly, due to the winter festivities, the actual park was closed, but it was really nice getting to see all the lights and skating and I got to tell him stories of all the great events they have during the summer. I'm a sucker for this part of Chicago and for good reason! There's always something to do around here no matter the season.

    Celia Monique W.

    I couldn't leave Chicago without making a stop at Millennium Park to see the famous Bean--and it definitely lived up to the moment. Seeing it up close was actually really cool. The reflection captures so much of the city, and it's fun to walk around and see the skyline from different angles right on the surface. While I was there, I grabbed a hot chocolate from a nearby stand and took some time to just enjoy the view and take in the architecture surrounding the park. It was the perfect way to slow down and really appreciate the beauty of the city. If you're visiting Chicago, Millennium Park (and the Bean) is definitely a must-see.

    Eva B.

    Obviously a must see when in Chicago! It's a beautiful park to walk around and of course the home to the iconic Cloud Gate. When we were there a lot of areas were blocked off for what looked like construction, but it was also pretty cold so we were not spending a ton of time there. The other thing I found a little unsettling was having to go through a security checkpoint to enter and then in the part there was security everywhere. I definitely understand it is a crowded destination but was quite surprising since I'd never seen so much security at a park. Cloud Gate was crowded but very cool to see even with all of the people and the view of the city is stunning from here!

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    Jim M.

    A must see if in Chicago and if you catch it in early morning you could definitely get some great shots of the Bean and the City Scapes it provides. Very popular attraction with large crowds coming and going all day and into the evening. We had limited time while in town and was able to walk from our hotel to visit. Spent about and hour getting photos and watching the crowds.

    Arelys Q.

    Millennium Park was one of my go-to spots while visiting Chicago, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! It's such a well-known park especially for "The Bean" and you can instantly see why. Everyone is taking pictures, smiling, and just enjoying the atmosphere. The area is clean, vibrant, and surrounded by Chicago's incredible skyline, which makes every photo look like a postcard. Whether you're there to relax, people-watch, or just take in the energy of the city, Millennium Park delivers. It's one of those places that truly captures the spirit of Chicago lively, artistic, and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you're in town!

    Kyoung K.

    If you want a good lighting go around 2 or 3! Lol we got the best photos around thus time.

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    Leslie C.

    I love Millennium Park! So beautiful! Monuments, the Bean, art installations, fountains, and more. I love seeing it at night too, lit up and not as crowded. Free movie screenings during the summer and ice skating in the winter, and many more things in between. Such a great variety of events!

    Ramesh A.

    Millennium park has a lot of things to offer, so plan your day accordingly. They do publish schedules on their website, so check for activities aligning with your interest and plan your day. On a hot summer day, you are better off going there early in the morning or evening. This has a beautiful trail walk, cloud gate a k a bean, amphitheatre, beautiful trails, adjacent crown fountain. There are plenty of food stalls to get some food or beverage of your choice. Lot of ice cream stalls in the area. You can do bicycle, grab a book have a relaxed raading, or pickup a camera to sharpen your photography skills or take a natural walk. Vibe in this park is excellent. I'm highly recommended while visiting Chicago. Don't miss this place.Add it to your list and you won't be disappointed !!

    07.04.25 The park features several notable attractions that draw thousands of visitors each day

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    Great food. Great diverse atmosphere. Love getting out and enjoying the city. Highly recommended.

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    Ask the Community - Millennium Park

    Coming to the Robert Plant concert next week. is it covered in case of rain? Do they have a restarant ?…

    It is not covered, and concerts are only cancelled in extreme weather--otherwise, rain or shine. Millennium Park is on Michigan Avenue; there will be restaurants all over the place to choose from. And whether it's walkable depends on one's level of… Read more

    Is the playground open?

    Yes, the Maggie Daley Play Garden is open daily from 6am - 9pm

    Where I can put my car for free?

    There is ZERO free parking unfortunately.

    We are planning on visiting Chicago early June, are there free concerts in most weekends in June?

    It varies by season. Last year the free concert series kicked off on June 18th. (https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ct-summer-music-series-0403-story.html) The free movies in the park started on June 5th. This year Blues Fest is set to… Read more

    How early for a spot for movie?

    I would go at least an hour early. You will have a hard time finding a good spot even for a couple of people half hour before.

    Has anyone found cheaper parking anywhere or slight less expensive?

    SpotHero is your friend. We park in the garage directly underneath and it's not crazy expensive. Reserve - park - save.… Read more

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    Palmisano Park - Palmisano Park@Night (6pm) BridgePort Cool Place for Relax/Meditation/Walk/Jogging/Exercise/fishing! Middle of the City! Nice!

    Palmisano Park

    4.7(47 reviews)
    3.1 miBridgeport

    Underrated and beautiful. It's got a fantastic view of the city skyline and there's a whole…read moreindustrial vibe going on but I don't mind it. It's serene and if it wasn't so warm I'd go to it more often. It's good for a long walk but there's no trees along that walk so I'll be frequenting more in the fall va the summer.

    Check out this incredible transformation of a quarry into a park in Bridgeport. In between it was a…read morelandfill. Palmisano Park has went through a lot of changes to be sure. A lot of nature of course. There's trails and an interpretive wetlands among the many things to come across while going through. Best to know about the transformation before going. It used to be the Stearns Quarry. The city purchased it in 2008, cleaned it up, and opened it the next year. Has lots of nature to see and more to do. There's more than a mile of paths, including recycled timber boardwalks, and walkways. At first this was the site of a coral reef if you can believe it. Limestone was formed, and there's been fossils discovered here that are now in the Field Museum. In the 1830s it became a quarry, and operated until 1970 when it became a landfill. There's a fishing pond that still has the old quarry walls. After opening this park there was cause for celebration. The community before this had a lack of green space. Have to go here if you like parks that have been restored from abandoned areas. It's quite impressive. There's all kinds of plants and wildlife.

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    Palmisano Park .BridgePort (Halsted St/Archer Ave) Cool Place for Relax/Meditation/Walk/Jogging/Exercise/fishing! Middle of the City! Nice!

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    Maggie Daley Park - Chicago Park District - I got stuck up there, fire dot not needed

    Maggie Daley Park - Chicago Park District

    4.5(235 reviews)
    0.2 miThe Loop

    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.

    We met friends with their kids at the Maggie Daley Park area of Chicago's Millennium Park before a…read moreday of shopping (Feb 2026). It's a bit of a walk in, and the path from the southwest corner of the park at Columbus & Monroe is longer but less-steep than the winding path uphill from the southeast corner at Lakeshore & Monroe. You get some lovely views of downtown Chicago. We continued past the (seasonal, of course) ice-skating ribbon, because we were not prepared to skate. There are several play areas of swings, slides, and climbing structures, some intended for (and with signs to indicate) specific age ranges. The giant slides and towers, and the ship-shaped climber, were very popular. Busy, but not over-crowded. It was quite entertaining, and we played there over 1.5 hours!

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    Ping Tom Memorial Park - Ping Tom Memorial Park @ Chinatown,Chicago IL .

    Ping Tom Memorial Park

    4.3(88 reviews)
    1.9 miChinatown

    Beautiful place to get on a boat or just hang out in Chinatown. It also has great views of the…read moreskyline. Ping Tom Memorial Park is one of the bigger parks along with being a stop on the Chicago Water Taxi. Lots of events go on here. There's also athletic fields and a playground. Another park that got made from something that was abandoned. It used to be a railyard. This was quite a transformation. Good location by the river. In 1998 the Park District started changing the railyard into this park, and it opened the next year. It's named after Chinatown's most important civic leader. Ping Tom created the Chinese American Development Corporation, which created the outdoor shopping mall Chinatown Square. Before this park, there wasn't much green space in Chinatown. The park has a fieldhouse that was opened in 2013. It's named after former Advisory Council President Leonard Louie. This has a fitness center, a gymnasium, and pool. Best known feature in the park is probably the boat house. This has a dock than can be used by the public. Also there's a pavilion that looks like a pagoda next to here. The boat house has kayak rentals in summer. Has to be the best outside feature in Chinatown to be honest. It's got some pretty good views of the skyline. This is also a stop on a unique form of public transportation.

    I've heard of this park but have never been whenever I'm in Chinatown. Now I know where the water…read moretaxi stops. There are bathrooms here. It's hidden away in a corner of Chinatown. It's nice to have greenery & it's very safe with lots of people waiting in line for the water taxi.

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    Ping Tom Memorial Park @ Chinatown,Chicago IL .

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    Garfield Park Conservatory

    Garfield Park Conservatory

    4.8(831 reviews)
    4.9 miEast Garfield Park

    Yes, yes, yes! A must visit!! This place has been on my list for years to come visit and I finally…read morewas like let's gooooo!! Came on a nice spring day around 2 pm. The most annoying part was the line to get in. They have qr code to pre-pay in line. But not all guests choose to do this which slows down the line. They only had one staff scanning people in. Beautiful flowers and plants. We saw the turtles as well. Plan to spend about an hour here. There are some people that stop and take too many pictures to block walkways for other guests. Parking was free. Also located right on the green line for convenient public transportation option.

    What a gorgeous (and free) experience to check out in Chicago! I loved that this wasn't downtown,…read moreand there is (usually) plenty of free parking. However, when we visited with our group to celebrate Earth Day, a lot of the conservatory was under construction. Half of the lot was blocked off, along with the children's area, sensory garden, and outdoor paths and gardens. I understand that Garfield is free, but it was a bit of a bummer to make the full trek out from the burbs to only experience half of it. I hope to visit again once this children's area is open, as my 4 year old would love it! The pathway to the entrance isn't very accessible-friendly - glad we didn't have anyone in a wheelchair this go around, as the path is rocky and uneven. Front entrance is under construction, so let's hope that's easier to walk on. Don't forget to make your reservations in advance! No admission without a reservation!

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    Earl J Field Memorial Playground

    Earl J Field Memorial Playground

    4.4(9 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    We stopped here whilst waiting for our pizza order to be done. It was just alright; I was rather…read moredisappointed. There are two sections to the park, with the big rocket being the centerpiece. It's huge, multiple levels. There are at least three slides coming out from it. Lots of places for kids to climb and scurry and jump. But that part was too big for my kiddo so we went to the smaller section a few steps away. There was a structure to climb, several slides, some bars, and then even a little further away a bunch of swings. I tried to keep her from seeing the swings, to be honest, since I didn't want to have to deal with an upset kiddo when we had to leave without enough swing time. She played around a bit but didn't seem as interested in the playground. We went down a slide or two, but some of them had standing water since it has been a bit rainy recently. The playground isn't technically fenced in, but it is effectively so because it's behind the practice courts which are all fenced in. It'd be hard for your kid to get away from you. There's a parking lot for the Norridge Park District building but the neighborhood parking could be tricky, especially in the summer because there is restricted parking from Memorial Day to Labor Day (ostensibly because of the large pool structure that would keep the residents from having any parking for three months otherwise). The terrain of the park is wood chips and soil, decidedly not my favorite (maybe especially after a rain) and she got dirty pretty quick. I may bring her back when she's old enough to play on the rocket ship, but this won't be a park that we return to much if ever.

    Very very nice huge playground in the woods. The air is clean, the people are nice... I wish we…read morelived closer :))) it has actually 3 playgrounds near to each orher

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