Top Rated Parks to Visit in Westchester

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in Westchester from other articles such as Thrillist, TripSavvy, Busy Tourist.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Westchester

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 planetware.com
9 Best Parks in Chicago | PlanetWare
"Situated next to Millennium Park, Maggie Daley Park sits on over 20 acres next to the waterfront in downtown Chicago. The park's most popular kids' attraction is a mini-golf course, which has a series of the city's most iconic buildings and landmarks at each hole. The Play Garden is a big hit with younger kids, where they can play pirate on a huge land-bound ship complete with rope bridges and plenty of room to imagine."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top 12 parks in Chicago
"Families love Maggie Daley Park's fanciful, free playgrounds in all their enchanted-forest and pirate-themed glory. There’s also a rock-climbing wall, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a winding, in-line skating track called the Skating Ribbon (used for ice-skating in winter) and tennis courts; these features have various fees. Multiple picnic tables make the park an excellent spot to relax."
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
Indian Boundary Park
Indian Boundary Park
4.7 (790 ratings)5 (4 ratings)
Boasting a Tudor-style fieldhouse, this park also features a lagoon, playground & tennis courts.
2500 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
ParkFun & GamesPlaygroundsNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by 10Best
Miles of Serenity and Activities Found throughout Chicago Parks
"There is a mini-zoo with farm animals including chickens, goats and llamas in this park on the city's north side. While it also includes a playground, unlike other parks, this one is a big wooden castle with slides, bridges and tunnels so kids of varying ages can really enjoy running around. Flanked by large apartment buildings which may give off a cool feel to the space, the pond with geese and ducks on the grounds and large willow trees providing shade is a beautiful, peaceful respite that transports you from the busy city."
Mentioned by CBS Chicago
10 Of Chicago’s Best Parks
"This park is smaller than the others so far on this list; it occupies a square block in a quiet, residential section of the West Rogers Park neighborhood. But if you visit Indian Boundary Park, you might find some surprises – most notably that Lincoln Park isn’t the only city park with a zoo. Bounded by Estes Avenue on the north, Lunt Avenue on the south and Rockwell Street on the west, Indian Boundary Park includes a small lagoon filled with ducks, a children’s spray pool, and a sandbox."
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
14 secret parks and gardens in Chicago
"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."
The Water Plaza - Chicago Riverwalk
The Water Plaza - Chicago Riverwalk
5 (5 ratings)
Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Park
Mentioned by Busy Tourist
51 Best & Fun Things To Do In Chicago (Illinois)
"The Riverwalk is exactly what it sounds like: a pedestrian trail that stretches alongside the Chicago River. It’s 1.25 miles, so it doesn’t require a punishing amount of exercise, but it’s long enough to offer a wide range of events and activities for visitors of all types. Are you feeling peckish?"
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
4.7 (921 ratings)5 (5 ratings)
27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views.
2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Thrillist
The 10 Best Spots for a Nature Escape in Chicago
"BridgeportWhen you think of Bridgeport, the first thing that comes to mind usually isn’t nature. And this park (nicknamed “Mount Bridgeport” and formerly known as Stone Quarry) fits right in with a 27-acre site that has transformed itself from quarry to landfill to park. Cruise the crushed stone running path and peep the fishing pond and wetlands as you stroll the grass amidst preserved quarry walls at this neighborhood hidden gem."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Top 12 parks in Chicago
"Opened on the site of an old limestone quarry, Palmisano Park unfurls an urban prairie landscape with great views of the Chicago skyline. Locals come here to fish for bluegill in the lagoon in summer and sled the hills in winter. The winding walkways, made of recycled construction debris, are great for a stroll anytime."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Parks In Chicago
"Palmisano Park has gone from coral reefs to quarry to landfill to park. At this park, you’ll find a fishing pond, wetlands, preserved quarry walls, walking trails and more. There is also a giant hill, perfect for gazing over the park and all of its beauty."
Midway Plaisance Park
Midway Plaisance Park
4.6 (611 ratings)
Green stretch of parkland with an outdoor ice-skating rink, soccer field & volleyball court.
1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
Park
Mentioned by Condé Nast Traveler
21 Best Things to Do in Chicago
"Known simply as the Midway, this mile-long natural stretch on the South Side connects the east end's Washington Park to Jackson Park on the west. Once the site of amusements during the 1893 Columbian World's Exposition (AKA World's Fair), the Midway is flanked by Hyde Park's noted gothic architecture, particularly the University of Chicago campus, and tree-lined boulevards, as well as outfitted with an ice skating rink and other facilities to keep folks visiting year-round."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Westchester

Coronas Coffee Shop
Coronas Coffee Shop
4.4 (260 ratings)
Small, brick-walled American cafe serving eggs, sandwiches & salads, plus coffee & espresso drinks.
909 Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantSalad shopSandwich shopSoup shop
Hello Jasmine
Hello Jasmine
4.6 (178 ratings)
2026 S Clark St unit c, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Bubble tea storeFried chicken takeawayLunch restaurantTaiwanese restaurant
Mentioned by Medium
Best Boba in Chicago - Simmer
"Nestled in a dingy underground food court, Hello Jasmine is a modest boba place, but don’t let that fool you. The small shop stays true to the taste of Taiwanese boba, using the largest, most chewy balls that can be found in Chicago. Their grapefruit tea features pieces of real grapefruit (with peel), giving the drink a subtle bitter edge to accompany the sweet citrus taste."
Tweet
Tweet
4.7 (1406 ratings)
Cash-only American comfort & gluten-free fare plus a full bar in art-filled surrounds with a patio.
5020 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
American restaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Brunches In Chicago
"We've tried finding a less-than-delicious dish on Tweet's massive menu and have determined such a dish does not exist. The cute, cozy, cash-only breakfast and lunch spot in Uptown truly has something for everyone. From huevos rancheros to bagels and lox to vegan-friendly faves, good luck eating your way through all of it!"

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Westchester

Band of Bohemia
Band of Bohemia
4.6 (436 ratings)
Funky-chic brewpub infusing culinary flavors into house beers & pairing them with global plates.
4710 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
New American restaurantBreweryFine dining restaurantRestaurant
On Tour Brewing Company
On Tour Brewing Company
4.7 (249 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
Warehouselike microbrewery tasting room pouring house beers & offering canned beers to go.
1725 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
BreweryFood & Drink
Twisted Hippo
Twisted Hippo
4.6 (178 ratings)
Funky brewpub with creative eats paired with house beers & oversized cans to-go. No tipping.
2925 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
BrewpubBeer storeBreweryCocktail barEvent venueRestaurant

Best Fast Food Restaurants in Westchester

Naansense
Naansense
4.4 (540 ratings)
Counter-serve Indian eatery doling out custom sandwiches, roti rolls & salad bowls in a funky space.
171 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
Indian restaurantFast food restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
15 Top Fancy and Healthy Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago
"The craving for slow-braised lamb and tandoori chicken leads to lines out the door during lunch as well as the recent opening of a second location in the West Loop. This Indian-inspired restaurant follows a Chipotle model with build-your-own naanwiches, rice bowls and salads."
Mentioned by Travel Crog
50 Best Cheap Eats in Chicago - Cheap Breakfast
"Naansense allows you to assemble your own taco or bowl using Indian-inspired ingredients such as tandoori chicken, marinated chickpeas, and spiced coconut sauce. The variations and possibilities are infinite. If you’re looking for a real treat, try the poutine."
Ruby's Fast Food
Ruby's Fast Food
4.5 (436 ratings)
Cash-only neighborhood spot serving Filipino cooking in a basic counter-serve setting.
3740 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Fast food restaurantFilipino restaurantRestaurant
Vienna Beef Factory Store
Vienna Beef Factory Store
4.5 (624 ratings)
3847 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60609, USA
Fast food restaurantGrocery store

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