Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Chicago

Kimberly W. • July 29, 2015One 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.

Jasmine L. • August 18, 2013LOTS of families here! GREAT place for a family outing!

Terrass M. • July 8, 2015I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by

Raed M. • June 19, 2012Great family beach, a lot of parking, and great open spaces for picnics.

Andrew W. • August 22, 2014Beautiful prairie flowers. Hidden paths. Great family park.

Michael M. • May 19, 2021So beautiful and easy to get to right outside of the city. Had wonderful views of the city and of course of the water.

Lina G. • October 15, 2012It's not just for summer. Take a long walk there during the winter months. Amazing sites! Dress super warm!

Leslie A. • August 13, 2011Great beach for little kids. The water is really calm compared to the downtown beaches.

Matthew G. • March 29, 2016A great place to lie down and chill. Perfect for a summer day! Many great places walk to nearby especially in the summer

Miranda P. • August 9, 2014Beach is awesome, not too crowded, best sand!!

Shanlie Ann 🍃 @. • July 21, 2023The park is REAL park…old school, sprawling! I’m amazed by the beautifully landscaped river paths to there dog park to the tee-pee made of nature groomed branches. So much more!! 💚

Jimmy S. • July 8, 2012Great zen spot right in heart of Lincoln Park. Steps from LP Zoo and 2 minutes from the lake. Take a few minutes and chill here on a rainy day. Love it.

Mr. Ibeabuchi • April 1Great place to go for a nice jog or biking especially during the spring and summer.

Pau • May 1, 2016Really nice place to play baseball, basket... or just relax.

Shycu • July 22, 2017Love this place. Perfect for pre and post game drinks. Must have a ticket to the game to enter on game days. Huge big screen TV. Adjacent to Cubs store, Brickhouse Tavern & Lucky Dorr brew pub.

Michele M. • June 4, 2016Great softball field

Serious Eats • December 13, 2013It's a fine dining restaurant, and most of the focus is on wine, but if you sit at the tiny bar in the front, they've got a wonderful collection of spirits and a short but perfect cocktail menu.

Babs • August 2Nice night for a walk. And Jacob Sweet and the Western Harmony playing! One of the twins from Underwater People 👍🏻🤪

Jonathan F. • May 28, 2015Pretty small compared to the main zoo across the bridge, but it's perfect if you have small kids. You get all the sights, sounds, and smells of a farm.

Justin R. • August 13, 2014Great park for kids of all ages. Softball field, track and open field for the older ones and both large and small playgrounds for the little ones. Lots of benches for picnics too.

Andrew W. • August 14, 2014Fun yearly murals. Track for running. Tennis courts. Wonderful park.

Shannon J. • June 27, 2019Between Montrose Beach and Lincoln Park is a beautiful natural dunes area that was under water until the 1990's. It's filled with endangered plants and birds and is quite peaceful.

j3nnY G. • March 19, 2010Has great tennis courts and some good competition.

Emmy F. • February 8, 2016A breathtaking scenic view.

Caitlin S. • September 16, 2015Fun, clean and friendly! Always a good time!

Daniel M. • May 30, 2016Nice open fields and pathways to walk a dog/jog. Tennis courts, basketball courts, golf course, baseball fields, ice skating rink, huge parking lot, Divy bicycles, recreation center, etc

James S. • May 15, 2013A perfect spot to take a photo of the Chicago skyline.

John H. • July 31, 2015On nice days there can be long lines to get in and our of the harbor since it is only a one way passage under lake shore drive. Great views of the city from here

Frank L. • July 18, 2013You should bike around this circle really fast until you puke.