Is Millennium Park free?

Yes. Millennium Park is free to enter and open to the public year-round. Some events at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion may require tickets.

Cloud Gate, affectionately known as The Bean, is a sculpture by Anish Kapoor in Millennium Park. Its mirrored surface reflects the Chicago skyline and is one of the most photographed landmarks in the United States.

Can you ice skate at Millennium Park?

Yes. The McCormick Tribune Plaza in Millennium Park converts to an ice skating rink in the winter, offering skating with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop.

Parks in Chicago

Millennium Park

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602

Overview

Millennium Park is a world-famous urban park in downtown Chicago, opened in 2004 as part of the larger Grant Park complex. The park is known for its iconic public art, including Anish Kapoor's Cloud Gate (affectionately known as The Bean), Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain, and the Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry. The park also features the Lurie Garden, the BP Pedestrian Bridge, and the McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink. Millennium Park is one of the most visited destinations in Chicago and a symbol of the city's architectural and cultural vitality.

Why Visit

Millennium Park offers some of the most iconic public art and architecture in the world. Cloud Gate (The Bean) is one of the most photographed landmarks in the United States, and the Crown Fountain is a popular interactive water feature for families. The Jay Pritzker Pavilion hosts free concerts and events throughout the summer, and the Lurie Garden provides a beautiful, seasonal garden. The park's location in downtown Chicago, with the skyline as a backdrop, makes it one of the most spectacular urban parks in the world.

Amenities

Cloud Gate (The Bean) sculpture
Crown Fountain interactive water feature
Jay Pritzker Pavilion for concerts and events
Lurie Garden seasonal plantings
BP Pedestrian Bridge to Maggie Daley Park
McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink (winter)
Wrigley Square and the Millennium Monument
Free admission

Things to Do

Photograph Cloud Gate (The Bean)
Cool off at the Crown Fountain in summer
Attend a free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Walk through the Lurie Garden
Ice skate at the McCormick Tribune Plaza in winter
Walk the BP Pedestrian Bridge to Maggie Daley Park

Who This Park Is Best For

Everyone. Millennium Park is ideal for families, tourists, art lovers, concert-goers, and anyone seeking to experience the best of downtown Chicago's public spaces.

Parking Information

Parking is available in the Millennium Park Garage and the Grant Park underground garages. Public transit is recommended, with the CTA Red Line at Lake/State nearby.

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