Maggie Daley Park in downtown Chicago has a play garden, climbing wall, mini golf, tennis courts and plenty of places to hang out in the shade. – photo by Joe AlexanderMaggie Daley Park is a 20-acre park east of The Loop and just inside of Lake Shore Drive.
From there it’s a short walk north to the Chicago River and a little more of a hike to Navy Pier.
The Chicago River and, beyond that, Lake Michigan.The Chicago Children’s Museum sign greets you was you walk up to Navy Pier.Navy Pier is a fun place to walk, shop and eat and even have a drink at Harry Caray’s place where downtown Chicago meets Lake Michigan.