Maggie Daley Park
An imaginative free play park beside Millennium Park — climbing walls, a ribbon skating rink.
The call
Skip it unless this is central to the trip.
Why
- 01
A standout for families: the elaborate, themed play gardens are far beyond a normal playground, and the winding 'ribbon' becomes an ice-skating path in winter.
Our read - 02
The honest catch is that it's squarely designed for kids — childless adults will pass through in ten minutes en route to the Bean.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
Save the money. Maggie Daley Park does not return enough for the price.
You only have one day
Leave Maggie Daley Park for a longer trip.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, skip Maggie Daley Park.
You are traveling solo
Solo, skip Maggie Daley Park.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free (skate/climb rentals extra)
- Timing
- Warm afternoons for the play gardens; winter for the skating ribbon.
- Allow
- 1–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Flat, accessible paths and an inclusive play design.
- Getting there
- Just east of Millennium Park, linked by the BP pedestrian bridge; central Loop transit.
Consider instead
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