Grant Park

Grant Park is 319 acres (1.29 km2), in the Loop, in the downtown business district. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the park has been expanded many times since it was built in Chicago's early days. The park is named after former US President Ulysses S. Grant. Grant Park is also known as "Chicago's front yard".

Grant Park has many beautiful gardens, suitable for walking, such as Lurie Garden, famous for its tall plants and flowers, especially Lavender and a stream decorated in a neo-modern style; Daley Park also has tall trees. To the northeast of Daley Park is the Richards & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivor Garden, marked by two large Doric columns, vestiges of the Chicago Federal Building and iron vines.

Within the park's grounds are many famous landmarks of the city. Consists of:

Millennium Park

Located on the northwest corner of Grant Park, Millennium Park is filled with works of art by architects and artists. In which, the most famous work is Cloud Gate, also known as "The Bean". In addition, the park has a number of other notable attractions such as The Fountain. Crown Fountain and Lurie Garden

Maggie Daley Park

Opposite Millennium Park, northeast corner of Grant Park. There are regularly many outdoor and indoor events, and many interesting activities such as skating rink, children's playground, mountain climbing, tennis court...

Art Institute of Chicago

Built in 1893 west of Grant Park, the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts is one of America's premier art schools and museums. The museum is known for its collections of Impressionism and American Painting with many famous works such as A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte ( A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte). ) and American Gothic

Buckingham Fountain

The central work of Grant Park is the Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. The fountain was dedicated to the city in 1927 by Kate Sturges Buckingham in memory of her brother Clarence. The fountain operates from April to October with an hourly water and light show, from 8:00 to 23:00

Museum Campus

Located in the southeastern part of the park, the Museum Campus includes three of the city's notable natural science museums: the Adler Observatory, the Field Museum, and the Field Museum of Natural History. ), and Shedd Aquarium

Petrillo Music Shell

It is home to musical performances during major Chicago festivals such as the Chicago Jazz Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, and Lollapalooza.

Congress Plaza

Congress Plaza is the ceremonial entrance located on the western edge of the park. There are many gardens, fountains and artwork here, including a pair of large bronze warrior statues, The Bowman and The Spearman (roughly translated as Archer and Spearman) placed like gatekeepers. into the park.

The Court of the Presidents

Well-manicured gardens and works of art by Chicagoans are the beauty points of the Court of Presidents garden.

Hutchinson Field

Much of the south side of Grant Park belongs to Hutchinson Field, a large open space for events. However, on days when there are usually no events, this is an ideal place for kite flying, a game of rugby between friends or relaxing on the green grass.

Chicago Lakefront Trail

Running along the shores of Lake Michigan, the eastern edge of the park, this 18-mile (29km) trail is perfect for jogging or walking on a clear day.

Skate Plaza

The ³ -acre (12,000m2) Skate Plaza is located on the southwest side of the park. This is a place that is loved by many skaters. This is also the place where major skateboarding events are often held.

Opening hours :

Daily

6:00 - 23:00

Ticket price : Free