Curbed Chicago: 12 secret parks and gardens in Chicago

Early on Chicago adopted the phrase “urbs in horto,” as its motto which is Latin for city in a garden.

There are hundreds of parks, nature preserves, and trails throughout the city—and officials are on a mission to ensure that every kid is within a 10 minute walk to a park or playground.

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The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park.
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The Burnham Wildlife Corridor is a 100-acre area of urban wilderness running through Burnham Park.
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Photo: Chicago Park District
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South Shore Cultural Center Park
7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649
Promontory Point
5491 S. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60615
Bloomingdale Trail Park
1600-3750 W. Bloomingdale Ave. Chicago, IL 60647