Ranked #5 of 10 skate parks in Chicago by visitor rating
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About
Grant Skate Park is a premier plaza-style destination in downtown Chicago, located just south of Michigan Avenue near iconic landmarks like Millennium Park and the lakefront. With a 4.7-star rating from nearly 240 reviews, this park excels with smooth concrete, marble ledges, rails, banks, and well-planned obstacle placement suitable for all skill levels. The flow accommodates everything from quick tricks to full lines, making it ideal for street skaters. While transition features are limited to a couple of quarterpipes, the variety of street obstacles ensures every skater finds something to progress on. The downtown backdrop adds to the experience, and the surrounding area offers plenty of amenities for non-skaters too.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Good park, decent layout. City needs to blow the park off sometimes, some broken glass and pebbles all over. Cracky homeless vibes, but still a great park. Locals seem to all be beasts, and transition really well between obstacles.”
★★★★★
“Let’s keep this one short and sweet.
This park is great for every level of skater. Smooth concrete, a few marble ledges and well planed obstacle placement.
The different obstacles will give you a variety of skating depending on what you like.
However, the park is geared…”
★★★★★
“God area to walk generally, you can walk to planetarium/ lake shore / Millennium park
Kids also come here and chill in thier own area .
If you are not a skater :
Great place to sit because it’s safe , things around you would be dynamic ; you will see some one jumping , someone …”
★★★★★
“Just went to Grant Skatepark for the first time and was super impressed. The flow is smooth, and there’s a great mix of features—ledges, rails, banks, transitions—something for every style. Plus, the downtown backdrop makes it even better.”
Maggie Daley Park is a stunning 20-acre recreational destination in Chicago's Grant Park, celebrated for its thoughtfully designed play areas and diverse attractions. Visitors consistently praise the park's cleanliness, safety, and stress-free atmosphere. The park features impressive climbing walls, a quarter-mile ice skating ribbon perfect for Instagram-worthy moments, and expansive play gardens with multiple themed areas including an enchanted forest. All playgrounds are completely free, making it accessible for families. Additional paid activities include mini golf and water games. The park's generous green spaces and beautiful city views create an ideal spot for spending an entire day. Open 6 AM to 10 PM daily.
Fat 3-3 Stair Skate is a standout skate spot located in Chicago's River North neighborhood at 952 N Dearborn St. This park has earned a perfect 5.0-star rating from visitors who consistently praise it as a solid skating destination. Skaters rave about the quality of the setup, with reviews highlighting it as a premium spot worth hitting. Whether you're a local or visiting Chicago, Fat 3-3 Stair Skate delivers an excellent skating experience that keeps riders coming back.
Burnham Park Skate Park offers an impressive variety of transition features including bowls, quarter pipes, wedges, and manual pads in a medium-sized layout. Located in scenic Burnham Park with convenient extended hours (6am-11pm daily), this Chicago destination appeals to street skaters and bike riders. However, visitors consistently note surface quality issues, with rough concrete and visible cracks affecting ride quality. The steep transitions challenge riders seeking mellow banks. Best suited for ledge skating and street obstacles rather than smooth bowl sessions. Street skaters and those with larger wheels may find more success here than traditional transition riders.