Washington Park

An arboretum, lagoon, gardens, playgrounds, sports, and the Fountain of Time support both an unstructured park day and a cultural stop.

Best for
Open landscape + culture
Landmark
Fountain of Time
Green space
Arboretum + nature area
Play
Three playgrounds
Location

5531 S King Drive, Chicago, IL 60615
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Washington Park pairs a historic Olmsted and Vaux landscape with an arboretum, nature area, Harvest Garden, lagoon, aquatic center, three playgrounds, broad sports facilities, and the Fountain of Time sculpture.

The park is large enough that cultural, aquatic, fieldhouse, and sports destinations operate as separate visits. Program and pool schedules should be checked directly.

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