BP Bridge
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Chicago
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- Recommended visit 15-30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Open 24 hours, year-round
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Free · Free to cross
- Address
- Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, USA
- Coordinates
- 41.8825, -87.6211
Introduction
The BP Bridge is a highly designed pedestrian bridge in Chicago Millennium Park, created by renowned architect Frank Gehry and opened in 2004. The bridge spans Columbus Drive, elegantly connecting Millennium Park with Grant Park, and is one of the iconic architectural works Gehry left in Chicago. The bridge features a stainless steel serpentine design with flowing curves resembling a silver dragon winding through the city sky, and its unique form harmonizes with the Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The bridge deck is surfaced with hardwood flooring that is warm and comfortable to walk on, with stainless steel balustrades arranged like fish scales on both sides, gleaming with metallic luster in the sunlight. The BP Bridge is not merely a convenient pedestrian passage but a fine piece of urban public art, offering views of the bustling Michigan Avenue streetscape and the open green space of Grant Park from the bridge, making it a modern design classic that Chicago architecture enthusiasts must visit.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | Free |
|---|
Free to cross
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of BP Bridge?
Open 24 hours, year-round
How much is the admission for BP Bridge?
Adult: Free; Free to cross
Any practical tips for visiting BP Bridge?
Combine with other Millennium Park attractions Stainless steel reflects strongly, bring sunglasses
How long should I spend at BP Bridge?
A typical visit takes Recommended visit 15-30 minutes.
