Top Rated Parks to Visit in West Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in West Chicago from other articles such as Thrillist, TripSavvy, Your Chicago Guide.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in West Chicago

Millennium Park
Millennium Park
4.8 (58155 ratings)4.5 (22489 ratings)
24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Walking AreasPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory
4.8 (6118 ratings)4.5 (719 ratings)
184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields, tennis courts & more.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksBotanical gardenHistoric SitesGardens
Grant Park
Grant Park
4.7 (16394 ratings)4.5 (854 ratings)
319-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
City parkNature & ParksPark
Maggie Daley Park
Maggie Daley Park
4.7 (7947 ratings)4.5 (1200 ratings)
Popular recreational area with winter ice skating, a climbing wall & playground equipment.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"The list of great Chicago parks is long but we’d be remiss if we didn’t include: Washington Park, one of the cities biggest and best parks, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places; Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe; Ping Tom Memorial Park (originally a railroad yard) in Armour Square; the 55-acre Horner Park in Albany Park; Portage Park; Northerly Island, where many concerts are held in the summer; and Oz Park in Lincoln Park, a kid-friendly sculpture park featuring "The Wizard of Oz" creations."
Mentioned by 10Best
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"Photo courtesy of Choose Chicago photo courtesy of Ranvestel Photographic. Located just east of Millennium Park, the new park recently opened the ribbon ice rink this winter. The rest of the 25-acre park, which will feature a playground for kids and many picnic tables and benches, is slated to open in 2015."
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
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"Maggie Daley Park is one of the most fun things to do in Chicago. It’s basically a gigantic, all-ages recreation area that resulted from the crazy visions of an architect who never said no to any idea. As a result, the park offers a million different amenities in delightfully clashing ways."
The 606
The 606
4.7 (1095 ratings)4.5 (93 ratings)
Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers.
1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
ParkSights & LandmarksJogging Paths & TracksScenic Walking AreasBiking Trails
Polk Bros Park
Polk Bros Park
4.5 (910 ratings)
This smaller park at the entrance to Navy Pier features a big fountain, promenade & rolling lawn.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
City parkPark
Mentioned by Navy Pier
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"Polk Bros Fountain and Plaza at the entrance of Navy Pier greets children with an exciting 12,500 square foot signature fountain (during warm weather) with more than 150 programmable jets that mimic the movements of waves, schools of fish and flocks of birds. While at the park, kids will have fun posing with the vibrant “Meet Me at the ‘P’” art installation."
Mentioned by The Travel Sisters
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"Located at the entry point of the Pier, I have a love/hate relationship with this fountain. I love how happy it makes my water-obsessed toddler but I hate how long it takes me to coax him into leaving. The 12,500 square foot fountain isn’t just a regular fountain."
Union Park
Union Park
4.4 (850 ratings)
Longtime park offering playing fields, a pool & basketball courts plus a theater & fitness center.
1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
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Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"West Loop’s Union Park, located on 13.46 acres in the Near West community area, is the site for two of the city’s biggest music festivals: Pitchfork and North Coast Music Festival. The park has several large fields, often used for various outdoor sports. The history of Union Park is also quite remarkable—it’s the site of several political protests and demonstrations since the early 1900s, most notably the Great American Boycott and the 2006 Immigration Reform protests."
Mentioned by Localize
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"Union Park is a 13.46-acres park created in 1853 and became well known between the 1920s and 50s for cultural and social events. Today, the park features a field house with a theater room with stage, and a building with a gym, fitness center, and locker rooms. Outside facilities include tennis courts, swimming pool, playgrounds, an athletic field, and more."
Leone Beach Park
Leone Beach Park
4.5 (442 ratings)
A sandy, lakefront spot for sunbathing, with an adjacent playground, athletic fields & kayak launch.
1222 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60626, USA
ParkPublic beach
Big Marsh Park
Big Marsh Park
4.6 (289 ratings)
280.13-acre open space with an off-road bike park, nature areas for bird watching & hiking trails.
11559 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60633, USA
ParkNature preserve
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
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"At 280 acres, Big Marsh certainly lives up to its name, but this far southeast side public park—opened in 2016 in the Calumet Area Reserve—is still a relative secret to most locals. The park includes 45 acres of recreation areas designed specifically for mountain and BMX biking and casual trail riding. The rest (234 acres) is a nature preserve great for hiking and bird-watching."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Whether you want to relax with a nature walk or go on an adventurous hike, this park is a great place to check out. Forty-five acres of the park are dedicated to more intense endeavors, such as hiking, adventure courses and off-course biking. The other 235 acres is devoted to more passive activities like bird-watching and nature walking."

Best Pancakes in West Chicago

Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House
Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House
4.6 (835 ratings)
Straightforward, old-school diner spot serving up full breakfasts plus burgers, burritos & more.
4744 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Pancake restaurantBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
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"So come here for the pancakes, but stay for the Gallagher flashbacks. Plus the friendly staff is awesome, and will instantly make you feel like a regular. View this post on Instagram"
The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House
4.6 (1412 ratings)
Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
22 E Bellevue Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Pancake restaurantAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurant
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House
4.5 (2152 ratings)
Bustling diner serving breakfast, sandwiches & comfort-food entrees in casual digs since 1977.
2294 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Breakfast restaurantPancake restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by restaurantji.com
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"Great service and an excellent environment; Logan square is a nice slice of heaven on earth. The employees and staff are always friendly and attentive, a..."

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in West Chicago

Thai Spoon and Sushi
Thai Spoon and Sushi
4.3 (113 ratings)
Casual restaurant with colorful decor serving traditional Thai cuisine, plus sushi.
601 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantBarTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSoutheast Asian restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Cozymeal
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"Spoon presents a dazzling menu packed with delicious bites and full-blown meals in addition to seasonal specialties. And their B.Y.O.B option, a neat feature among some of the best restaurants in Chicago, allows you to choose your own beverage."
Koi Sushi
Koi Sushi
4.7 (93 ratings)
2156 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Chicago and the Suburbs
"Sandy Chen has been keeping Evanston well-sated with her Chinese cuisine for over 20 years. In addition to the expansive a la carte menu, she’s doing some specials for the Chinese New Year that are filled with auspiciously lucky foods like Spring Rolls and Dumplings (wealth), Peanuts (long life), Fish and Rice Cakes (increased prosperity), and Lychee (close family ties). You won’t want to miss those Seafood Pan-Fried Noodles (Happiness and Longevity)!"
Umai
Umai
4.5 (1088 ratings)
Sushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.
730 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by We Love Japanese Food
10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Chicago
"Chicagoans think Umai is so delicious, that within a few years, a second location opened. At both locations, the menu is large, from sushi and creative sushi rolls to beef tongue grilled over charcoal and of course, the foods of the hour, ramen and poke. If you are looking for something quick and filling, Katsu Kare, pork cutlets or shrimp tempura on Japanese curry over rice is a favorite Japanese college kids and businessmen."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Japanese Restaurants In Chicago, Illinois
"#umaichicago #japanesefood #eattheworld #chefstalk #foodandwine... Umai restaurant has been in the business for a while having been started by experienced Chef Mai in 2013. It has since then become a crowd favourite joint for the best traditional Japanese foods with a mix of modernity."
Mentioned by OpenTable
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"A chic but warm South Loop spot, UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi offers inventive sushi and globally influenced Japanese cuisine for relatively reasonable prices. The full menu is av..."

Cultural Center in West Chicago

National Cambodian Heritage Museum
National Cambodian Heritage Museum
4.9 (19 ratings)
2831 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
MuseumCultural centerHeritage museum
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"This museum and memorial tells the story of Khmer Rouge and the Killing Field through multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. Guided tours are available so you can learn more about what happened during the Cambodian Civil War. Hours are subject to change, so they advise that you call prior to visiting (773-878-7090)."
South Shore Cultural Center
South Shore Cultural Center
4.5 (1408 ratings)
Landmark building (with solarium, theater, culinary institute & restaurant) plus a 65-acre park.
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60649, USA
Cultural center
Mentioned by planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Located on the lakefront just south of Jackson Park, this park has 65 acres of green space and is home to the South Shore Cultural Center, originally built in 1095 as a country club. Today, the center is a historic landmark maintained by the Chicago Park District and offers a large variety of cultural programs, including classes for all ages in culinary arts, music, dance, and visual arts, as well as special events throughout the year. The parkland surrounding the center includes a golf course, acres of green grass dotted with shade trees, a beach, and the South Shore Nature Sanctuary."
Mentioned by Curbed Chicago
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"The South Shore Cultural Center is a great example of what the South Side has to offer. The sprawling landscape surrounding the center features manicured gardens, a golf course, nature paths, a butterfly garden, and picnic areas. Next to the former country club is a wild, overgrown nature preserve with a fire circle and views of Lake Michigan and the city."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
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"Located only a few minutes south from Hyde Park's Museum of Science & Industry, the South Shore Cultural Center has been an iconic structure in the neighborhood since 1905. Throughout the summer it focuses on rich programming that is free to all. Entertainment ranges from West African dance performances to live jazz or classical music."
Navy Pier
Navy Pier
4.6 (50660 ratings)4 (13593 ratings)
Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sights & LandmarksAmusement centerCultural centerEvent venuePiers & BoardwalksTheme Parks
Mentioned by citypass.com
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"Navy Pier is a Chicago landmark and the perfect place to spend a day with a family—no matter what you're looking to do. Be sure to check out the "today's events" section of the Navy Pier website for a complete listing of the many unique current and upcoming events at the Pier. Kids will enjoy: Riding the 1920s style carousel at Navy Pier Park or a visit to the Chicago Children's Museum."
Mentioned by Upstairs Downstairs Cleaning Service
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"Located at 800 E Grand Ave Chicago, IL 60611 is one of the most popular places in Chi-Town for residents and visitors, chances are high that you’ve been to Navy Pier a few times. Don’t discard it when you’re looking for ways to keep the Chicago children active. There’s plenty to do here, and as often as you may visit, there’s always something new to see."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near West Chicago

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Extended Stay America Suites Chicago Naperville West
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