Burnham Park
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Chicago
- Category
- Park & Garden
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Park open 24 hours free; beaches lifeguarded 9:00-18:00 in summer
- Ticket Price
- Free
- Address
- 1800 E 55th St, Chicago, IL, USA
- Coordinates
- 41.8708, -87.6264
Introduction
Burnham Park lines Chicago's lakefront along Lake Michigan from Roosevelt Road to North Avenue, about six miles long and 600 acres, named for Daniel Burnham, lead architect of the 1909 Plan of Chicago. Burnham and his colleagues proposed the park in the Plan to keep the entire lakefront public and free of private development. The park includes 23rd Street Beach, 31st Street Beach, Promontory Point, a chess pavilion and several playgrounds, serving as the core lakefront strip for Chicagoans to run, cycle, skate, swim and picnic. Connected to Lincoln Park on the north and Jackson Park on the south, it forms an 18-mile continuous lakefront trail, the best segment to experience Chicago's public lakefront ideal.
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🛈 Practical Info
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Burnham Park?
Park open 24 hours free; beaches lifeguarded 9:00-18:00 in summer
How much is the admission for Burnham Park?
Free
Any practical tips for visiting Burnham Park?
Lake winds are strong and temperatures run 5-10F cooler than the city; bring a jacket Beaches are busy in summer; visit on weekdays or mornings
How long should I spend at Burnham Park?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
