I absolutely LOVE this park.Right at the end of Ohio Street and with a beach nearby, this is one of the absolute best parks in all of Chicago.It’s especially nice in the winter when no one is around and you’re all alone.It’s peaceful, big, and the views are spectacular.I highly recommend a visit to Milton Lee Olive Park.

Very nice view of Chicago seaside. Very good place to relax and have a break from the city. Extremely calm and peaceful. Recommend everyone to visit.

Nice park. Surprised to not see it super crowded. A nice get away of you are local.

Its a beautiful, albeit neglected park honoring a medal of honor recipient. Be sure to read his plaque. Great views of the city, day or night. Lots of people take wedding and engagement photos there. Especially at the bump outs.

It’s really nice park when it’s open. But right now it’s CLOSE until further notice. Be careful

This is hands down of of my favorite parks in the city. Where to begin...It is perhaps the most overlooked park, as Navy Pier practically borders it to the Southeast, and millions of people go there, but millions also miss this park...It has huge beautiful old trees that lead you down a path to massive open fields perfect for dogs to run around in or play some pick up sports in. It has these huge, unique water drains that fill up after strong rains and create some amazing visual / photographic opportunities.The best though is hugging the park lakeside where you get panoramic views of Chicagos beaches, architecture, and lakefront that continues on for miles, on a clear day you day see all the way up to Northwestern University. Theres also a raised ledge over the water which again is great for getting pictures or feeling like youre floating over the water in the face of some brilliantly laid out cityscape.Its simple, if you visit Chicago, visit this park. If you live in Chicago and havent go, Go. Im native to the city and love this spot for pitching a hammock and watching sunset!

Good for jogging and relaxing at the same time. From afar, you’ve got to appreciate the tall buildings and the navy pier.

This place is pretty cool you can walk past all of the weird circles I’m pretty sure they were out there by aliens which would explain how the platforms over the water just levitates there without falling down. Magic.

Gorgeous view of the Chicago sky line. Its often filled with bikers, walkers, and photographers. Its a nice wide path alongside the beach. Highly recommend for an evening stroll!

If you looking for a peaceful place to have the best view of our skyline this is the place. Dogs love this place lots of room too run, chase things. Hammocks way cool.

A grass and path park bordered by lake Michigan, navy pier and Ohio street beach. A true oasis.

Great park to take an afternoon stroll with or without you 4 legged friend. Great views along throughout the park. Take a quick detour on your way to navy pier or ohio street beach. You wont regret it.

This park honors Medal of Honor winner Milton Olive to me its one of the greatest places in Chicago. Fitting for such a brave and selfless person to be remembered by us that live here.

Just a short jaunt from Lake Shore Path is this wonderful park. Plenty of trees, expansive grass areas, benches, lookout points, etc. The best part of the park is the view of the city skyline. Lots of people take wedding photos here because of the skyline, which includes a great shot of streeterville and the ol Hancock Tower. Come here to people watch, city watch, beach watch, and boat watch. Yep, its right alone the famous Playpen where all the boats come to hang out during the sunny summer days. Note: the city is stringent on the close time of the park. The police will come in at 8pm close time and with sirens boot everyone out. Too bad the sun hasnt even set!

Really nice view of the city, great place to take pictures.

Beautifull views from the city and lake... great to walk, jog, play with yoyr dogs or kinds...

This park has something for everybody, be it dog owners, couples or a family wanting to spend some quality time together. The view of the lake front skyline from Oak street beach nearby is awesome. The overall atmosphere is festive because of all the people cycling around, swimming in the lake or relaxing on the beach. There are lots of spots to take good photos and this is supported by the fact that I saw two separate wedding parties getting their photos clicked here. This is definitely a must visit.

Great view and lots of rest spots dog friendly area

Im going to try to make it to this park daily until its too cold to be there. Ive been trying to get there all summer. A decade ago, no one knew about this place. Before you go, please Google the name of Milton Olive...Its something to contimplate in this quiet spot!

The best place around navy pier to sit quietly.

The views are absolutely beautiful

Awesome park away from all the tourists plus great views of the skyline.

Went here to run, we had coffee and crowd watching after. Worth it!

Kind of muddy this season so this review may be unfair. It has good views towards the back of the park but that is about it.

Very nice little Park hidden away at north side of Navy Pier by the water treatment plant and the beach. A quiet place to sit and relax.

I just love view and space , I really feel like this park could be my go to place , when I need a peace of mind . The park is very clean and close to a beach

A great little beach close to navy pier. There were a lot of people playing vollyball and the people at the beach were nicer than usual. There were lifeguards on duty the whole time I was there and lots of people playing in the water. The parking is terrible, but that is to be expected in downtown.

Best view of the city and watch a wonderful sunset.

Great views. Amazing place to get married. Relaxing.

Amazing views of Chicago and Navy Pier.

Nice to walk down the sidewalk with an outstanding view of the Chicago cityscape. Not much more to the park than that.

Nice place for taking pictures!

Great views of the Chicago skyline with benches to sit on.

Perfect place to get a view of Chicago skyline

Adjacent to Navy Pier, a long and narrow park on Lake Michigan. There is an observation deck to enjoy the Chicago skyline, a wide, strolling cement sidewalk by the water. People go there to watch the Air and Water Show above the city and over the beach. More private than many less hidden beaches off of Lake Shore Drive.

Nice views of Chicago, usually crowdy during summer, but definitely worth visiting at least once

Right by Navy pier, its a nice area to take a dog for a walk or to stroll around. There is a few benches on the outside as well. Worth to check out when your in Chicago and its also right next to the beach.

It’s a good place to have lunch and view the city, or just hang out, watch the boats drift of sail by

Great place to take a walk with the family, you get a great view of the Chicago skyline

Beautiful view of the city, both for early sunrise is over the lake or sunsets behind the buildings of the city. Great spot to take photos or to just escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Steps East from Ohio Street Beach, Olive Park is named after Milton Lee Olive III, a.k.a. Skipper, an African American hero who sacrificed his life ay the age of 18 in Vietnam on October 22, 1965 by smothering a live grenade to save others. The wide tree lined corridor runs one mile north along the lake wall.

Beautiful park with scenic views of the Chicago skyline. Easy access from Navy Pier area!

A nice park honoring PFC Olive.

Awesome expanse of open fields and lake front views of Chicago. Superb location for photography. This is a must visit to break from the big city environment.

Very tranquil place for chilling out

My favorite park in the city! I love the views and bringing my dog here.

Really nice. Not crowded

Got married here...

A nice oasis near to Navy Pier and downtown. Wish they would spend a little bit of money to maintain the fountains. With working fountains this park would be 5 stars.

Probably a hidden gem in the city right off Ohio Street Beach. This is quiet, great for a walk, picnic, or hammock. Enjoy your time here with great views of the city.

Great location, great park.

Nice scenery, annoying lack of enforcement for the dog leash policy. Come here if you like loose dogs running all around you.

Water, waves greenery and just steps from navy pier and lakeshore drive. Good place to get away for a while and relax. Great place to stop and break between museums and shopping the magnificent mile.

One of my favorite places to watch the sunset. It doesnt get any better than this view. Great place to run to and make your end point. Great view of the skyline and just bliss.

This is a pleasant park near the Lake. I enjoyed the time there. I found that the bathrooms were quite a long way from where I was, which was a bit of a problem. Aside from that, I enjoyed my visit.

Looking for an intimate spot for skyline pictures? Then look no further than Olive Park. Located between Navy Pier and the Ohio Street Beach, wedding and architecture photographers love Olive park.

Quiet compared to Navy Pier or Oak Street beach nearby. Shady spots to hang. Lot of deferred maintenance building up. Gated - can be unexpectedly closed without notice. All of 2 trashcans entire length of pier. Fountains (5?) havent worked for years. De facto dog park - generally well behaved but often off leash. Wheelchair - yes - but $$$ & blocks away - Navy Pier.

Scenic and serene spot to walk or workout especially early morning. Beautiful sunsets too!

Fantastic views of the city skyline particularly of the John Hancock Tower. Was there last weekend and it was deserted. Enjoyed the peace and the waves along with the view.

Its a quiet place for sitting with great skyline views. All of the fountains are drained, and now resemble concrete crop circles. A bit depressing to look at.

This was a recent find for me and it is truly a hidden gem. it is quite and provides a wonderful view of the lake, beach and that can be described as a boaters playground. If you need to get away from the excitement of the city, go here.

A lovely quiet oasis on the shores of Lake Michigan. Just steps from the chaos of Navy Pier, this park offers many open fields and great views of the skyline.

I fell in love with this park. Just awesome.

Nice little park near Navy Pier that most people dont know about.

Great views of the skyline and a nice place to walk your dog

Milton Lee Olive, III (November 7, 1946 – October 22, 1965) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of Americas highest military decoration — the Medal of Honor — for his actions in the Vietnam War. At the age of 18, Olive sacrificed his life to save others by smothering a live grenade. He was the first African-American Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War.[1]

Shady and clean with great views

Always love going here.

This park has a very beautiful view of Lake Michigan.

Great place. Nice view of the Chicago skyline.

Quiet picnic area covered with grass and never crowded because it offers no amenities; 5-min walk from Navy Pier.

Stunning views of the city from the water. Great place to catch some shade during the summer months!

Im so glad theyve opened this park back to the public, but not getting 5 stars because they arent turning on the fountains. Great views.

Great view of the city skyline.

Tons of seating, great views, perfect for a nice walk or bike ride

Great skyline views! Very serene when the fountains are running.

My favorite place in the city. A hidden gem. Quiet park with great view to the shoreline and downtown

BEUTIFULL VIEW OF ALL DOWNTOWN CHICAGO

Nice and quiet, also great view of chicago skyline

Very cozy park with the beautiful views to downtown and the Lake Michigan

This is a hidden gem to look at Chicago. Very unique views across the water at downtown. Great place for photos.

One of the Very relaxing and peaceful places in the city specially when its 70degress or cooler, theres even a little beach which is one of my favorites for those 80degrees+ or just to relax on the sand. :-)

Nice park for viewing lake front skyline and to get away from the crowds.

Nice underutilized park, with a cool perspective of the city

This is a great park to venture to when you want to see the lake and get a beautiful view of the city.

Any time I wispy Chicago this is my favorite spot. I highly recommend this place, great view and good for photographers. Try to avoid weekends.

Great view of the city from across the lake!

So peaceful on Lake Michigan when looking at the view of the sky line.

This park has a great view of Ohio Street beach and the Magnificent Mile skyline, especially the John Hancock.

Fantastic view of the city

Great open park

Private Milton Olive Memorial Park near Navy Pier is a hidden gem in Chicago. This small park is just north of Navy Pier, peacefully secluded from the mobs walking from the Pier to the Ohio Street beach.The park boasts my single favorite view of the city skyline from the lakeside. There is ample greenspace to lay out on and park benches to take in the scenery. Bikers, joggers, and roller bladers routinely pop in and out of the park as part of their trails. Feel free to bring your dog for a game of catch or just to enjoy some fresh air!Of course, no mention of the park would be complete without a nod to the brave young man who gave his life in Vietnam over 40 years ago, earning the Medal of Honor. I encourage everyone who visits the park to take 5 minutes and read the stone plaque engraved with his story in the center of the park.One issue I have with the park is that it seems to have been a bit neglected in recent times. There are some overgrown weeds and unkept lawns. The 3 large fountains do not seem to be in operation anymore. Id like to see an effort made to keep this beautiful park in top shape!

Amazing view of the city!

Beautiful, peaceful, and for out of towners an incredible place to see.

Gorgeous views!

Pretty cool place

Nice views of sea front

Great place for Chicago Skyline views

Its small but nice beautiful veiw

Good for a peaceful walk with awesome lake and skyline views.