Milton Lee Olive Park, Chicago

#321 among attractions in Chicago

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Milton Lee Olive Park is a public park in the city of Chicago, Illinois. Designed by Dan Kiley, the park is located west of the James W. Jardine Water Purification Plant and adjacent to Jane Addams Memorial Park and Ohio Street Beach. The park provides large grassy areas for recreation as well as paths for walking, jogging, and biking. Several benches are located in the park either in open, sunny areas or areas shaded by tall honey locust trees. The park contains multiple fountains creating large, circular seating areas. Open views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline can be appreciated from the park. ()

Elevation: 591 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°53'40"N, 87°36'37"W

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500 N Lake Shore DrDowntown (Near North Side)Chicago 60611 United States

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Milton Lee Olive Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chicago Children's Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Sports Museum.

~1120 ftS
Museum, Children's museum
Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago
6 min walk • The Chicago Children's Museum stands as a beacon of interactive learning and play for children in the bustling city of Chicago. Located at Navy Pier, this vibrant institution is a treasure trove of educational exhibits designed to ignite the imagination and curiosity...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago
15 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago, United States, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a pivotal venue for modern art in the region. Founded in 1967, the museum has established itself as a center for thought-provoking exhibitions...
~1900 ftSE
Theme park, Piers and boardwalks, Amusement park
Navy Pier, Chicago
10 min walk • Navy Pier is a 3,300-foot-long pier on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, located in the Streeterville neighborhood of the Near North Side community area in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.6 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Sports Museum, Chicago
17 min walk • The Chicago Sports Museum is a 23,000-square-foot museum located along the Magnificent Mile at the Water Tower Place mall in Chicago.
~1950 ftSW
Park
One Bennett Park, Chicago
10 min walk • One Bennett Park is a skyscraper at 451 East Grand Avenue, in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago. The project was first announced as the building at 451 E.
0.5 miNW
Tower
860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments, Chicago
14 min walk • 860–880 Lake Shore Drive is a twin pair of glass-and-steel apartment towers on N. Lake Shore Drive along Lake Michigan in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Construction began in 1949 and the project was completed in 1951.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Playhouse, Chicago
18 min walk • Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place is operated by Broadway In Chicago, a Nederlander subsidiary. Located at Water Tower Place in Chicago, Illinois, it was formerly known as Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. It was reopened in 2004 and seats 549.
0.6 miNW
Skyscraper
Plaza on DeWitt, Chicago
15 min walk • The Plaza on DeWitt was completed in 1966 as a residential apartment building at 260 E. Chestnut Street in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago.
0.5 miSW
Fountain
Centennial Fountain, Chicago
14 min walk • Nicholas J Melas Centennial Fountain is located on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court in Near North Side, Chicago.
0.4 miSW
Skyscraper
Atwater Apartments, Chicago
11 min walk • Atwater Apartments is an apartment skyscraper adjacent to the Streeterville neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It was previously called Streeter Place. The building was completed in 2009. It contains 54 stories, 480 units, and many amenities.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Arts Club of Chicago, Chicago
16 min walk • Arts Club of Chicago is a private club and public exhibition space located in the Near North Side community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States, a block east of the Magnificent Mile, that exhibits international contemporary art.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Milton Lee Olive Park?

Nearby attractions include Ohio Street, Chicago (4 min walk), Lake Point Tower, Chicago (6 min walk), Chicago Children's Museum, Chicago (6 min walk), Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago (8 min walk).

How to get to Milton Lee Olive Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Milton Lee Olive Park:

Bus

Navy Pier Terminal • Lines: 124, 29, 65, 66 (4 min walk)
Grand & Streeter • Lines: 124, 2, 29, 65, 66 (5 min walk)

Metro

Grand • Lines: Red (24 min walk)
Chicago • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (25 min walk)