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Ping Tom Memorial Park
Park
South Loop, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Explore Chicago and Chicago Park District
"It’s a great place to catch the Water Taxi into the city!"(8 Tips)
"... the city, and explore Chinatown!"(4 Tips)
"Ping Tom Park by the Chicago River"(2 Tips)
"pagoda-shaped pavilion"(2 Tips)
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- Chicago Cultural AllianceSeptember 17, 2012Travel to Chinatown by water taxi. Ping Tom Park by the Chicago River is the hidden gem in the community. The pavilion is one of the most attractive structures in Chinatown.
Mark WongSeptember 4, 2014The park itself is nice; however I wouldn't make the trip just for it. Although, I 100% would make the trip to hop on the water taxi and ride it down to Michigan Avenue for $6!
- Dustin HaleyNovember 4, 2017absolutely love this park! Rent kayaks from the REI boathouse, enjoy one of the best views in the city, and explore Chinatown!
There is a pair of railroad tracks that run close to the children's playground. Also, the Orange Line comes thundering overhead every 5-10 minutes.
Maia FeruziSeptember 6, 2016Beautiful place for a picnic or bird feeding. Small playground for children and also a stop on the water taxi tour
Jake SmithJuly 14, 2013Rent a kayak from the "Urban Kayak" stand (just east of the pagoda/water taxi stop) and explore the Chicago River on your own.- Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011Among the Park’s cool features are a pagoda-shaped pavilion, where you can catch a water taxi to downtown Chicago, and a unique railroad drawbridge. Read more
Lina GonzoOctober 13, 2013This is a super charming park in which to while away the time! Absolutely wonderful!- Bring your camera! It’s a great place to catch the Water Taxi into the city!
Eliane vdBOctober 13, 2012[Ernie Wong, Site Design Group, 1999] Ping Tom Park, a former railway site, is the first of several planned riverfront parks south of Chicago "Loop".
sergio silvaSeptember 19, 2011Watch your step... please pick up after your dog after he or she handles it's business....- sergio silvaSeptember 19, 2011Catch the water taxi to the heart of downtown (Michigan ave) from here...
- Explore ChicagoSeptember 14, 2011This 12-acre park was named after civic leader Ping Tom, who wanted to bring an outdoor gathering space to the Chinatown community. Read more
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
300 W 19th St (btwn Lumber St & Wentworth Ave)
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
The Chicago Park District manages 8100 acres of green space, 592 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 10 museums, 50 nature areas, & hundreds of programs & events.
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"An excellent modern-designed park with a great play area for kids, dog park, natural reserve area and a section for farmers market and other activities."
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"The Taj Ma Paw of Chicago dog parks with separate Large and Small dog areas."
Eric Bruce - 8.5
"great park!!! good for biking, sitting by the water, and swimming. plus you're a stone's throw away from some delicious Puerto Rican food"
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