Ranked #6 of 10 skate parks in Chicago by visitor rating
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Heads up: This listing appears to be a different type of place, not a traditional skate park. It may still be worth a visit anyway – but worth knowing before you go.
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About
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.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Maggie Daley Park, a 20-acre recreational marvel in Chicago's Grant Park, represents a transformative $60 million investment that revitalized the former Daley Bicentennial Plaza. Inaugurated between 2014 and 2015, this park, designed by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, pays…”
★★★★★
“This park is such a gem and truly one of the things that makes Chicago stand out compared to other big cities. It’s clean, safe, and never feels overcrowded, which makes every visit enjoyable and stress-free. The playgrounds are especially well thought out, with sections that…”
★★★★★
“The park is beautiful we were ice skating and walking around taking pictures. As you can see on my picture it is a good spot for taking your new insta story. If you are in Chicago and you like ice skating go check it out.”
★★★★★
“Wow would a beautiful, thoughtfully planned out park. So much to do, we coulda spend a longer time there! We loved the boat and birdie, and the enchanted forest. So much fun!”
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.
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.