Chicago Parks open
The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas & facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail and golf courses. 100+ spray features are open now. Go here to view a list of open spray features. Water fountains remain off. The Lakefront Trail and The 606 are open, users must keep it moving. Most fieldhouses are open 9 am – 5 pm weekdays for washrooms and shelter only. GO HERE to learn more. Always check your park location before heading out as situations can change.
Covid-19 Rules
Patrons are required to follow social distancing rules and are required to wear a face covering at all times in the parks as well as follow all other other City of Chicago Covid-19 health and safety guidelines.
Chicago Parks open – Closed areas
Please call ahead or visit any department’s website to get additional details, or visit. The following remain closed: all playgrounds, all pools, some spray features, beaches and all other areas and facilities east of Lake Shore Drive except for the Lakefront Trail and golf courses. 100+ spray features are open now. Go here to view a list of open spray features. Water fountains remain off. The Lakefront Trail and The 606 are open, users must keep it moving. Most fieldhouses are open 9 am – 5 pm weekdays for washrooms and shelter only. GO HERE to learn more.
Lakefront parks west of Lake Shore Drive reopened
This includes Lincoln Park, Grant Park, Burnham Park, Harold Washington Park and Jackson Park. Maggie Daley Park will reopen Monday, June 15. Millennium Park will reopen Monday, June 15.
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On Monday, June 15 Millennium Park reopened
On Monday, June 15 Maggie Daley Park reopened
100 social distancing ambassadors
The Chicago Park District will deploy 100 social distancing ambassadors to help educate the public and manage the flow of patrons in the parks. Ambassadors will actively engage park patrons providing guidance on appropriate social distancing, the importance of face coverings as well as other health and safety guidelines. The District plans to increase the number of ambassadors as more parks reopen.
All park fieldhouses (at open parks) will reopen to the public, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for washrooms and shelter only
I would recommend carrying your own drinking water, hand sanitizer and sanitary wipes for your personal use when going to all facilities. The restrooms at Millennium Park are closed. Port-a-loos and handwashing stations will be available.
Golf
Chicago Park District’s inland golf facilities and Diversey Driving Range will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8. Sydney R. Marovitz and South Shore golf courses will remain closed for the time being. All golfers will need to follow specific guidelines as mandated by city and state guidelines. Please visit here for details including hours, and to book a tee time.
Playgrounds
All park playgrounds remain closed and equipment is not being cleaned or sanitized. The Park District asks that parents keep children away from equipment to prevent the spread of the virus.
Chicago Parks open – closed areas
The following closures remain: all playgrounds; all pools; the Lakefront and all parks, beaches, trails & facilities east of LSD; Maggie Daley Park and the 606. GO HERE to learn more.
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