Millennium Park Overview:
One story behind Millennium Park's creation goes a little like this: One day Mayor Richard M. Daley looked down from his dentist's office at the ugly, exposed train tracks next to Grant Park and began imagining what might be.
Flash forward to 2004 when Millennium Park opened with great fanfare and celebration. Under the mayor's guidance, the city literally built the park over the train tracks and created one of the nation's, if not the world's, most lustrous public spaces.
Millennium Park now attracts millions of visitors a year and offers a seemingly endless calendar of events, concerts, exhibits, and celebrations.
Flash forward to 2004 when Millennium Park opened with great fanfare and celebration. Under the mayor's guidance, the city literally built the park over the train tracks and created one of the nation's, if not the world's, most lustrous public spaces.
Millennium Park now attracts millions of visitors a year and offers a seemingly endless calendar of events, concerts, exhibits, and celebrations.
Millennium Park Location:
Millennium Park is located in downtown Chicago. It is bounded by the following streets:
(Note: Google Maps still shows the train tracks, not the park.)
Phone: (312)742-1168
Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
- Michigan Avenue - West
- Columbus Drive - East
- Randolph Street - North
- Monroe Street - South.
(Note: Google Maps still shows the train tracks, not the park.)
Phone: (312)742-1168
Using the CTA/RTA/Metra Trip Planner
Millennium Park Hours:
Millennium Park is open every day from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Please note: Hours may vary due to special events and scheduling.
Please note: Hours may vary due to special events and scheduling.
Millennium Park - Key Attractions:
Millennium Park is home to an impressive array of world-class public art pieces, spaces, and features. The following are the major highlights.
- Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by Frank Gehry. The pavilion features lawn and permanent seats and hosts a variety of world class concerts.
- The BP Bridge also designed by Frank Gehry.
- Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa.
- Lurie Gardens designed by Gustafson Gunthrie Nichol Ltd., Piet Outdolf, and Robert Israel.
- The Bean sculpture, which is formally titled Cloud Gate, by Anish Kapoor.
Millennium Park Restaurant:
The main restaurant at Millennium Park is the Park Grill and Cafe. It is located on the McCormick-Tribune Plaza, which is on the west side of the park, on street level just below the Bean.
In the summer months, the Park Grill hosts outside dining and a bar. In the winter months, the ice skating rink takes place here.
To make reservations at the Park Grill, call (312) 521-7275
In the summer months, the Park Grill hosts outside dining and a bar. In the winter months, the ice skating rink takes place here.
To make reservations at the Park Grill, call (312) 521-7275
Millennium Park - Good to Know Before You Go:
- Millennium Park is universally accessible for persons with disabilities.
- The Millennium Park Parking Garage is located beneath Millennium Park along with several other Grant Park garages. Call (888)245-3929 for more info on parking.
- Grant Park is located adjacent to Millennium Park in case you want to expand your visit beyond Millennium Park.
Millennium Park - Essential Info:
- Millennium Park Official Website
- Millennium Park Calendar of Events
- Download a free audio tour of Millennium Park
- For private event rental information call (312)744-6050.