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Lakeshore East Park, Lakeshore East
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Lakeshore East Park

  • 4.8572 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 11 pm

Lakeshore East Park is a spacious urban green haven with landscaped gardens, walking trails, and waterfront views. Visit for dog-friendly walking paths, photography opportunities, and a calm spot to relax or picnic amid downtown skyscrapers.

Quick answers

Lakeshore East Park in short

When is Lakeshore East Park open?

Every day, 6 AM–11 PM.

When is the best time to visit Lakeshore East Park?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Lakeshore East Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Lakeshore East Park?

450 E Benton Pl,Chicago, IL 60601.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 11 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

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Wind
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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 11 pm
monday
6 AM–11 PM
tuesday
6 AM–11 PM
wednesday
6 AM–11 PM
thursday
6 AM–11 PM
friday
6 AM–11 PM
saturday
6 AM–11 PM
sundayToday
6 AM–11 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Lakeshore East Park
  2. 2 The Drunken Bean Coffee & Wine Bar · 2 min
  3. 3 River Esplanade Park · 5 min
  4. 4 Lake View Park · 7 min
  5. 5 Chicago Riverwalk · 8 min
450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601(opens the map)DirectionsTo Lakeshore EastCall+13127427529Websitechicagoparkdistrict.com

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 572 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Jogging
  • Picnics
  • Walking trails
  • Dog friendly
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Lively
  • Pet owners
  • Tourists
  • Family friendly

Around Lakeshore East

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time