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Polk Bros Park, Lakeshore East
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Polk Bros Park

  • 4.62.9k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now · till 8 pm

Polk Bros Park is a lively lakeside green space with sweeping skyline and Lake Michigan views, public art, and a signature fountain. Visit for relaxed strolls, photo opportunities, and family-friendly outdoor gatherings near Navy Pier.

Quick answers

Polk Bros Park in short

When is Polk Bros Park open?

Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM; Sun 10 AM–8 PM.

When is the best time to visit Polk Bros 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 Polk Bros Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Polk Bros Park?

600 E Grand Ave,Chicago, IL 60611.

Right now · 3:45 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 8 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

Feels
57°
Rain
9%
Wind
7mph
  1. 4pmOvercast58°
  2. 5pmOvercast56°
  3. 6pmMostly clear55°

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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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 8 pm
monday
10 AM–8 PM
tuesday
10 AM–8 PM
wednesday
10 AM–8 PM
thursday
10 AM–8 PM
friday
10 AM–10 PM
saturday
10 AM–10 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–8 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Polk Bros Park
  2. 2 Chicago Children's Museum · 2 min
  3. 3 Addams (Jane) Memorial Park · 3 min
  4. 4 Centennial Wheel · 4 min
  5. 5 Cupitol Coffee & Eatery (Streeterville) · 7 min
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611(opens the map)DirectionsTo Lakeshore EastCall+18005957437Websitenavypier.org

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

4.6from 2.9k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Picnics
  • Waterfront
  • Walking trails
  • Art installations

The feel

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

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