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One of the latest additions to the Chicago Park District, Maggie Daley Park pays tribute to the late first lady of the city with 20 acres of recreational opportunity. Walk across the BP Pedestrian Bridge from Millennium Park and you’ll be greeted by a 40-foot climbing wall, a quarter-mile skating ribbon and one of the most whimsical playgrounds in the city. With facilities fit for kids and adults, this is a park where the entire family can spend the day having fun outdoors.
There’s no better way to wow the kids than with a trip to Maggie Daley Park’s Play Garden, a three-acre playground that’s divided into themed areas. It’s anchored by the towering Slide Crater, where bridges and slides emerge from a pair of towers. The little ones will also enjoy the Enchanted Forest, a path that winds through upside down trees and vegetation, or the the Watering Hole, where you can get soaked by spouts and showers.
One of the most distinctive features of Maggie Daley Park is its quarter-mile skating ribbon, which winds gracefully around a towering climbing wall. During the winter, the ribbon transforms into an icy track where skaters can glide along its signature curves. As the weather warms, the ice gives way to a path for walkers, joggers, and rollerbladers, featuring a gradual slope perfect for picking up speed. No matter the season, this versatile loop makes Maggie Daley Park a must-visit destination on any Chicago itinerary.