General Information about the Park

Great Chicago Places & Spaces Tour

Pritzker Pavilion by Gehry

BP Pedestrian Bridge by Gehry

Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa

Lurie Garden

Construction Info

Bike Facility

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Cloud Gate Kapoor Sculpture

"Green" Features

Harris Music and Dance Theater

Park Grill

Artful rendition
Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park

Make no little plans, they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will themselves not be realized. Make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die.   - Daniel Burnham

 

Millennium Park opened on July 16th, 2004 and is located in Chicago bounded by Randolph Street to the North, Columbus Drive to the East, Monroe Drive to the South and the great Magnificent Mile, Michigan Avenue, to the West. The park was originally just an open expanse with railroads and parking and an unsightly eyesore in Chicago's great front lawn that is Grant Park, and is now one of Chicago's most enjoyed public spaces. The park has been open now for almost two years and its effect on the surrounding area has been astounding. New restuarants, condominiums, hotels and various amenities have cropped up around the park making it an even more vibrant area to enjoy. Hope to see you there soon!

Cloud Gate and Pritzker Pavilion Opening Day

Cloud Gate Looking South
Peristyle at Night
General Information about the Park
Looking South near Pavillion entrance 
Titanium Clad Pylon for Trellis
 
Great Chicago Places & Spaces Millennium Park Tour

Gehry Bridge with Chicago looking On 
Gehry bandshell under Construction
 
Pritzker Pavilion by Gehry

Bandshell Exposed 
BP Pedestrian Bridge
 
BP Pedestrian Bridge by Gehry

BP Pedestrian Bridge 
Plensa going up
Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa
Other view of Plensa Fountain 
Lurie Garden by Gustafson under Construction
Lurie Garden
Rendering of Shoulder Garden by Gustafson 
Construction Millennium Park
Construction Info
 
Construction on Bandshell 
Bike Facility Construction
Bike Facility
Bikes in Millennium Park Garage 
Cars in Millennium Park Garage
Garage

Millennium Park Garage was completed on February 2001, and has occupancy for 2,186 cars. The going rate is currently $12 for the first 12 hours.

Cars going east towards the Park
Ice Rink in use
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice Rink not in use 
Cloud Gate Exposed
Cloud Gate - Kapoor Sculpture at SBC Plaza

Kapoor Sculpture Almost Completed 
Exelon Pavillion Southeast corner
"Green" Features

Exelon Pavillion Northwest Corner 
Music and Dance Theatre 
Harris Music and Dance Theater
Joan and Irving Harris Theater for Music and Dance 
Park Grill with the Kapoor Above 
Park Grill

Park Grill Outdoor Seating 
The image to the right is City of Chicago's website, click on the picture for the location. The Bridge was officially unveiled on May 22, 2004.

Any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to email me at millenniumpark(at)gmail.com

Disclaimer: This site is not affiliated with Millennium Park Inc. but is an informational portal about the park.

The official website for the park is at MillenniumPark.org