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Skinner (Mark) Park, West Loop
58° · Overcast nowBest time: Tomorrow 10 am
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Skinner (Mark) Park

  • 4.6712 reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Skinner (Mark) Park is a lively urban green space offering open lawns, shaded trees, and well-maintained walking trails. It’s ideal for picnics, casual sports, and relaxed people-watching—expect family-friendly activity, nearby city views, and regular neighborhood gatherings. Visit for easy outdoor recreation, dog-friendly areas, and a quiet break from downtown Chicago traffic.

Quick answers

Skinner (Mark) Park in short

When is Skinner (Mark) Park open?

Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM; Sat–Sun closed.

When is the best time to visit Skinner (Mark) 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 Skinner (Mark) Park indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Skinner (Mark) Park?

1331 W Adams St,Chicago, IL 60607.

Right now · 4:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 10 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

58°

Overcast

Feels
57°
Rain
6%
Wind
6mph
  1. 5pmOvercast56°
  2. 6pmMostly clear55°
  3. 7pmOvercast55°

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

Closed now
monday
10 AM–6 PM
tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
thursday
10 AM–6 PM
friday
10 AM–6 PM
saturday
Closed
sundayToday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 Skinner (Mark) Park
  2. 2 WNDR Museum · 8 min
  3. 3 Union Park · 9 min
  4. 4 City Winery Chicago · 11 min
  5. 5 MADE Gallery · 11 min
1331 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60607(opens the map)DirectionsTo West LoopCall+13127465560Websitechicagoparkdistrict.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

4.6from 712 reviews

Known for

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

The feel

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

Around West Loop

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Light layer until 6 pm. Jacket from 6 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketFrom 6 pm
  • Light layerUntil 6 pm