Suggestions for Park near Chicago

Pedigree Brand • November 10, 2011A double-gated entry helps keep the pooches in. Fresh water from hoses and fountains provide refreshment in the summer—all set in a very lovely park.

Lina G. • October 15, 2013Great park for a bike ride and to experience a true Jens Jensen design!

David W. • August 14, 2016Great park in the city.

Moshin • January 9, 2012Great place to run. The outer run around the softball fields is just shy of a mile 7/8 to be exact. The view of the skyline is awesome, and its never too crowded.

Jared P. • October 9, 2019Connected to the National Museum If Mexican Art, multiple sport fields, and a very active field house. Support the local corner vendors selling paletas, tamales, and fruit with Tajín!

Patrick L. • November 29, 2018Lots of wide open space, plus an adjacent playground & dog park!

Kim • March 29, 2014There is a Vienna beef hot dog stand in the park now! It's open every day weather permitting . They have veggie dogs and turkey dogs too!

Matthew M. • June 28, 2011Nice fields to play or relax.

Luis S. • August 14, 2016Parque que rolou o Reggae Fest Chicago com Toots and the Maytals pra fechar a noite!!!

Surim H. • June 30, 2010Great place for younger kids to run around in the sprinklers and playground. Swimming pool located here too

Patrick G. • June 16, 2012If you ever have the field to yourself or a group of friends, it's a great place to play baseball! The turf is a very nice addition, and it's well sized. For the little ones, there's a play park, too.

Time Out Chicago • October 20, 2011One of Chicago's more prominent parks, Garfield Park offers facilities for baseball, boxing, basketball, tennis and swimming and also has a playground, fitness center, and paths for jogging.

Bee A. • April 7, 2012You will always find 1-3 elote mans here!

Carlos B. • March 18, 2015Nice community center. Clean. Friendly staff. Kids seem to be enjoying it.

Elvia R. • February 10, 2012Pros Arts Studio hosts arts classes here

Wicker Park Bucktown Insider • July 3, 2015There are so many amazing events in the Summer like Movies in the Park. Yoga, the Sunday Farmers Market, Open Mics and more. And they're all free!

Honey L. • August 12, 2019This park district is really nice. They have a summer program for teens which is awesome. Most park districts stop around 13. There’s also a vendor that sells the best nachos with turkey meat!

Dustin H. • November 4, 2017absolutely love this park! Rent kayaks from the REI boathouse, enjoy one of the best views in the city, and explore Chinatown!

Sabrina M. • February 24, 2012Pacos Tacos &+ Los Gallos are great :)

Bre M. • June 23, 2012A great park, has variety, soccer, tennis, games for children, lake and ducks and lots of green area for walking or rest ...

Man_Used Jr.🥶 • August 9, 2014Best park to visit.

DJ J. • August 4, 2013Great place for dog walking.

Maureen S. • August 17, 2014Our lovely park! Photo by Sandy Earley

Tracy M. • June 9, 2013one of the few dog, kid friendly Parks!

Christine H. • July 30, 2012Great place to chill. Usually quiet, and you'll see more dogs than kids.

Chirag P. • November 19, 2011Nice little playground with adjoining dog park. Used to be private, now public

Mike V. • July 26, 2013Could not hear a word of the movie but Jurassic Park is a movie you really don't need to hear.

Joe S. • October 11, 2014Great size, usually easy parking, plenty of seats -- bring your pup here to run around!

Sean M. • October 22, 2018The kiddie pools are a great addition during the summer months for the pups to get cool in. Make sure you watch for any that might used it as a bathroom. Be sure to empty and refill please.