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.

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.

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.

This park is beautiful, easy to access, and has a rich history. We walked around a bit after…read moreexploring Chinatown and before catching a water taxi. We were pleased to see locals hosting birthday parties, teenagers filming music videos, and other tourists snapping pictures. A great place to explore while in town!

Ping Tom Park, the versatile park. you have the riverfront where the water taxi docks. This park…read morealso has a playground for young and old kids. There are plenty of flora along the multiple paths. Plus the murals are beautiful. Plenty of benches and scenic areas. A couple of minus points of this park. Bathrooms were closed on a weekday near lunch time, which is within park hours. The park had trash floating around, spider webs all over the benches and playground. Nonetheless, it was a solid park.

Loved visiting Garfield conservatory! It's huge and has multiple different themes rooms. I loved…read morethe fact that the entry is free for Chicago residents. They have a great variety of plants, a small horticulture room and even a room dedicated to desert plants. I loved the lily pond area the most. I was also amazed to see the fern room and the small koi pond. Such a great place to visit, regardless of the weather.

Beautiful conservatory, but don't trust any of the online maps. They're super outdated!…read more Be sure to check out the Fern Room :]

My best friend picked me up at eleven o'clock. Never told me where we were going but did encourage…read moreme to wear work out clothes and bring a hat. She had water bottles for us in the car. We arrived at Promontory Park in Hyde Park. The event was Art Therapy in the park. Beautiful views of the water. Tickets to this event can be purchased on EventBrite. Sit, sip and create. Soft music played while we did water color painting, intricate color pages, beaded art work, bracelet making or name necklaces and there was even origami. A wine tasting from Un Wine which clearly means to relax. Relax we did. Included flavors such as sweet red, pineapple, blueberry and peach. Perfect blend of sweet and dry and very refreshing. We were in a very nice shaded spot. Lots of fun. Bottled water and Kind Bars were also provided. As we wrapped up, our host asked us to close our eyes and pick an affirmation stone. What a beautiful way to center the mind, calm the spirit and relax the body in preparation for the work week ahead. Thanks, bestie.

Nice spot along side Lake Michigan. It has a nice scenery during winter too with the ice buildup on…read morethe shore. You will still see some hardcore runner run past you on the trail. Near Museum of Science, just walk underneath Lake Shore Dr and it will take you there.

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

One of the many free things to do ... nice green space in the city. park and flowers, fountain and…read morethe small zoo is free. I heard its the oldest zoo in the US. The zoo isn't the best but love its free and always see something interesting.

This is Chicago's largest park with 1,214 acres stretching from Hollywood Ave to Ohio St. It is…read morefilled with art, history & nature along Lake Michigan. It is an important natural resource with 15,000 trees and native habitats for many local and migratory birds. In the 1860s, the city set aside 60 acres as Lake Park. In 1865, it was named after Lincoln's assassination. This surrounding picturesque neighborhood it has manicured gardens, a hidden lily pond, a historic indoor botanical garden, and tons of lakefront green space with sweeping city views. It is home to one of the country's oldest free zoos & an acclaimed dining scene.

Oz park has everything you need in a city park. From baseball diamonds, pickleball, tennis a great…read morekids area and a garden. The Emerald City Gardens is full of flowers and very peaceful. There are adorable Wizard of Oz statues throughout the clean park as well. Great place to spend a few hours or the entire day.

A nice neighborhood park that has tennis courts, Pickleball courts, a nice walking trail, baseball…read morediamonds, and an emerald city children's playground that is fenced in. A nice flower garden area is next to the kids playground. There are benches here and there and a few water fountains. I father says it was nice- not too big not too small, and the digest areas were separate, separated nicely with a lot of green space.

Love the track and tennis offered. Pleasant environment with gorgeous flowers and swing set :)read more

Summer entertainment! It allows individuals to experience outside the house entertainment too! It…read morealso can show examples to new neighbors that the area is safe for entertainment!