Parks in Chicago

Proudly known as 'Chicago's front yard,' Grant Park is a massive 319-acre urban park in the heart of downtown. It serves as the verdant setting for the city's most famous landmarks, including Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus..

Stretching seven miles along Lake Michigan, Lincoln Park is Chicago's largest park and the second-most-visited city park in the United States. It offers an expansive playground of beaches, gardens, museums, and a free zoo, providing an urban oasis for both locals and visitors..

Nestled amidst the lakeshore and skyscrapers, Lincoln Park Zoo is a beautiful 35-acre oasis that is open 365 days a year. Established in 1868, it is one of the oldest zoos in North America and remains one of the few free-admission zoos in the United States, connecting visitors with over 200 species of animals from around the world..

A historic 550-acre park on Chicago's South Side, Jackson Park was the famous site of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, it features the serene Garden of the Phoenix, the Museum of Science and Industry, relaxing beaches, and will be the future home of the Obama Presidential Center..

Often referred to as 'landscape art under glass', the Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. This historic facility features multiple greenhouses showcasing thousands of exotic plant species and lush indoor display gardens year-round..