Grant Park Chicago
Located between Michigan Avenue and Lake Michigan, Grant Park is Chicago's principal downtown park. At the end of the 19th century, plans were being made to develop the park into a commercial area, but one citizen, A. Montgomery Ward would battle the courts for 20 years to have the park remain an open space as it had since 1836. He won his case in 1911.

Perhaps one of the main attractions in Grant Park is the Clarence Buckingham fountain. At nighttime, the fountain is lit up with a series of colored spotlights. Visitors can also feast their eyes upon various other monuments, including a statue of Abraham Lincoln. Active park visitors can enjoy lakeside trails perfect for strolling, jogging or biking.

In 2001, Grant Park was expanded to the north with the addition of Millennium Park. Today, the park continues to enjoy expansion and the addition of new structures, including an ice rink and a theatre.

Grant Park has played host to a variety of events, including such summertime festivals as the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Blues Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival.