Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Chicago

Time Out Chicago • May 23, 2012One of Chicago's more prominent parks, Garfield Park offers facilities for boxing, basketball, tennis and swimming and also has a playground, fitness center, and paths for jogging and biking. -RW

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.

Todd K. • December 4, 2019An excellent modern-designed park with a great play area for kids, dog park, natural reserve area and a section for farmers market and other activities.

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!

Ron C. • March 7, 2016Best park in the city! Clean great dogs A++

Deborah C. • July 20, 2011Really great dog community here!

John H. • December 20, 2009Check out the authentic ww2 tank near the swimming pool. It's OFF THE HOOK!

Soraya L. • July 8, 2017Cultura Profética!

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.

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.

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

D B. • December 26, 2018Lots of interesting succulents to look at. Watch dumb people stick themselves.

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

Cesar G. • September 8, 2013Llegando apenas del desfile :(

Joey N. • April 20, 2019Maybe the best view of the city in the West Loop.

D B. • December 26, 2018Best spot is the bench next to the water where you can watch the koi fish and admire the Chuy lily sculptures.

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

Aubre • July 29, 2013Pretty good prices on furniture. Nice selection of on-trend vintage finds. Outdoor booths better than indoor in my opinion.

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

Explore Chicago • February 1, 2010The interior of Nate's Deli (now closed), was replicated on a Hollywood Set for Aretha Franklin's scenes in "The Blues Brothers" (1980).

Time Out Chicago • October 31, 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.

Maria M. • December 17, 2011Great play to come nice pool awesome gym and good exercise room. Friendly staff great programs

charleen • July 16, 2020order the lamb & ribeye skewers

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

Kim B. • April 23, 2011This is the fountain beside Starbucks, but it's a great spot to eat a Conti sandwich and people watch.