Jimmy Spencer Jr: Great stress break during a stressful day of work or perfect to stroll by on my way to the lake. Love this pond.
venessa tarbell: Look for ducklings in the spring. The path by the pond is tranquil and relaxing, especially if you've been bumping elbows at the zoo or nature museum.
Jonathan Ferrera: The second best pond in Chicago. A great variety of birds and foliage greet you on the laps you run around this place.
3. Nature Boardwalk
9.4
2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Lincoln Park · 22 tips and reviews
Jonathan Ferrera: Chicago's beautiful South Pond. A wonderful place for a stroll to see turtles, bluegill, herons, and ducks. It really bursts to life in the summer.
Kimberly Wolfson: One of my favorite spots in Chicago. I take a lot of walks through this boardwalk. It's a good place to collect my thoughts, meditate, check out amazing views of Chicago, and soak up the sun.
Hazel Garcia Cristan: A Park worker told me the composite boards get very HOT ... especially on days with no cloud cover ... so avoid walking your dog here on very hot sunny days to protect his paws.
Jonathan Ferrera: A wonderfully, beautiful pond hidden away. It shows off examples of prairie-style architecture designed by its namesake.
Chicago Park District: The Lily Pool officially opens for the season on Sat., April 21. Free docent tours are available Fridays 1 - 4pm, Saturdays 9am - noon & 1 - 4pm, Sundays 1 - 4pm; starting every hour & half hour.
Ted Reilly: Perfect for a quiet stroll
5. McKinley Park
8.3
2210 W Pershing Rd (btwn S. Damen Ave. and S. Western Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Park · McKinley Park · 11 tips and reviews
Agent M: My fav local running spot. One full lap around is 1 miles. Lap around and running into pond and back out is 1.5.
Charles Sneed: Great place to take a stroll. The pond, flowers and vegetation are pleasant to look at.
Bre Mendoza: A great park, has variety, soccer, tennis, games for children, lake and ducks and lots of green area for walking or rest ...
Merly payne: My pup loves to walk around the pond and the field house is cute.
ダ二エル エベル: Please don't feed the animals, especially the waterfowl -- they'll get too fat to fly and won't be able migrate. Seriously. It's harmful to their health.
Time Out Chicago Kids: Indian Boundary Park is nominated for Best Playground in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!
7. Lincoln Park
9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Meagan Fowler: The view from the foot bridge in the middle of South Pond is excellent!
Terrass Misher: I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by
30 Minutes Or Less: Don’t bother looking for a mosh pit. You're here for the fresh air, not the band. #DontBlowIt
12. North Pond
8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews
Dustin McQuary: Phenomenal restaurant for any special occasion. One of the best places in Chicago. Be sure to get a table in the front room overlooking the pond.
David Hohman: The food was excellent at every course! Ambience was lovely, and the service was first rate.. I highly recommend this restaurant!
TripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.
13. Lincoln Park Zoo
9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Pierre Valade: Part yoga pavilion, part outdoor classroom, the South Pond Pavilion at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo is a stunning architectural statement located along the Zoo's new Nature Boardwalk.
Lisa Schorp: Lots of fun and love all the animals. Great for everyone
Explore Chicago: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.