Midway Plaisance Park
4.6 (863)park
4.6 (863)Around $30.00
Laid out by Olmsted, this historic greenway hosts wide lawns and winter skating where the first Ferris wheel once spun.
Description
Conceived by Olmsted and Vaux as part of Chicago's original South Park plan, this 72-acre green corridor famously served as the amusement site for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, the mile-long stretch through Hyde Park balances community programming with multi-purpose fields and winter gardens, dotted with civic monuments. A dedicated warming center supports seasonal activities across its open lawns, offering ample room for peaceful walks.
