Grant Park is a large urban park (319 acres or 1.29 km²) in the Loop community area of Chicago. Located in Chicago's central business district, the park's most notable features are Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum Campus. Originally known as Lake Park, and dating from the city's founding, it was renamed in 1901 to honor Ulysses S. Grant. The park's area has been expanded several times through land reclamation, and was the focus of several disputes in the late 19th century and early 20th century over open space use. It is bordered on the north by Randolph Street, on the south by Roosevelt Road and McFetridge Drive, on the west by Michigan Avenue and on the east by Lake Michigan. The park contains performance venues, gardens, art work, sporting, and harbor facilities. It hosts public gatherings, and several large annual events.
Grant park is called "Chicago's front yard". It is governed by the Chicago Park District.
The original plans for the town of Chicago left the area east of Michigan Avenue unsubdivided and vacant, and purchasers of Michigan Avenue lots were promised that it would remain unoccupied. When the former Fort Dearborn Reserve became part of the townsite in 1839, the plan of the area east of Michigan Avenue south of Randolph was marked "Public ground. Forever to remain vacant of buildings." By using our Chicago trip itinerary builder website, you can arrange your visit to Grant Park and other attractions in Chicago.
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This park is absolutely beautiful. Just walking around is a treat. I saw two brides taking pics. Near downtown,
This park is absolutely beautiful. Just walking around is a treat. I saw two brides taking pics. Near downtown, more »
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This was our first time visiting Grant Park and we were impressed. The landscaping is beautiful, the grounds are very well designed and maintained. The setting next to the lake and near downtown is...
This was our first time visiting Grant Park and we were impressed. The landscaping is beautiful, the grounds are very well designed and maintained. The setting next to the lake and near downtown is... more »
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Super dope place to skate 🤙
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If you are visiting Chicago, Grant Park is a definite top-of-the-list spot! See the Art Institute, The Bean, Fountains, and great views of the Chicago Skyline all in one spot. Lots of great places to stop for a relaxing afternoon, or picnic with the family. Stop by Buckingham Fountain at night to see some excellent light shows of the fountain with Chicago all lit up in the background!
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