Ping Tom Memorial Park

Ping Tom park is a beautiful and quiet park with spectacular views of the skyline and virtually no crowd. There are two sides of the park once you enter. The south portion has a walking path and views of the river. The north side passes under the road and opens up to kayak rentals, grass, and more walking paths. The north side of the park has multiple sitting areas to enjoy the striking Chicago skyline. We love walking our dogs here and enjoying the sunset.

Beautiful park; great views of our fabulous city. I’ll be coming back …

A lovely place to take a walk and enjoy the scenery. We went for a walk after lunch and it was so lovely! The weather was nice and a great walk overall. Highly recommend for a quick walk, it has a lot of benches for you to sit and enjoy PS: The place looks secluded/abandoned during winter, that’s the entrance! Once you’re in ours super beautiful

Beautiful park to explore. Had I come in the afternoon it would have been a great place for a picnic lunch.

Ping Tom Memorial Park is a peaceful, scenic spot right along the Chicago River, and it has a cool blend of urban and cultural charm. I loved the Chinese-style pagoda area — it’s a perfect place to sit, take photos, or just enjoy the view. The playground is well-designed and busy with families, which gives the park a friendly, community feel. There’s enough open space for picnics or casual walks, and everything feels clean and well cared for. Overall, it’s a relaxing escape in the middle of the city that’s definitely worth visiting.

Ping Tom Memorial Park is such a peaceful riverfront spot that feels like a hidden retreat inside the city. I loved how scenic the views were, especially near the colorful pagoda — it’s seriously a standout photo moment. The park also has a cool kayak launch, which gives it a fun adventurous edge without breaking the calm vibe. The paths are clean, easy to walk, and perfect for a slow reset or a little picnic. Overall, it’s a charming mix of culture and nature that makes you forget you’re in the middle of Chicago.

Really super awesome. Even though I’ve been to Chinatown several times I’ve never knew about this park what a hidden gem. Love it. Great place for a picnic or a date.

It’s a nice place to take long walks. You can seat by the lake or on the grass or in the shed. The train tracks there are pretty busy so you have to be patient to let the trains get by. It’s very nice during summer and lots of activities go on.