The West Chicago Park District is the focus of tourist entertainment in the United States. It is sprawled over an area of 7,300 acres of parkland. There are 550 parks, 16 historical lagoons, 10 bird and wildlife gardens, 30 beaches, nine museums, two world-class conservatories. It stages numerous special events, sports, and summer camps.
Chicago Park District Website on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Park_District
The Lincoln Park happens to be Chicago's largest park. It stretches along Lake Michigan. There are a whole lot of thrilling activities for you like beach biking, sailing, zoo, golf course, boating, botanical gardens, water craft activities etc. Besides, the Augustus Saint Gauden's Standing Statue of Lincoln needs special mention.
Lincoln Park
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Park
The Lincoln Park Zoo reigns supreme among the tourist attractions. It is situated west of Lake Shore Drive at Fullerton Parkway. The CTA bus routes 151 or 156 would take you to the zoo. By car you should take the Left Shore Drive to the Fullerton Avenue exit. Next, you should drive west on the Fullerton one block to the parking entrance on left. There is no entry fee. The timings for admission are from 9am to 6pm.
Lincoln Park Zoo on Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Park_Zoo
The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is situated at Columbus Drive and Congress Parkway, in Grant Park. You can enjoy the dazzling music, light and water show from 8am to 11pm. The Ping Tom Memorial Park is located in Chicago's China Town on the south Bank of Chicago River. The Chicago Dragon Boat Race for Literacy tournament is the main event of this park.
Buckingham Fountain
http://chicago.citysearch.com/profile/11342100/chicago_il/buckingham_fountain.html
The Millennium Park is a part of the larger Grant Park in downtown Chicago. Its major artistic highlights include the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Cloud Gate and Lurie Garden.
Ping Tom Park
http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/illinois/chicago/review-195124.html
Millennium Park
http://www.parentsconnect.com/attraction/millennium-park-michigan-avenue-at-randolph-chicago-il-60603-us
