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Milton Lee Olive Park

500 North Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611
312 744 6635
Hidden in the bushes
Ranked #110 of 322 attractions in Chicago
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Chicago, IL
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54 reviews 54 reviews
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47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
“Beautiful Downtown Park”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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Anyone who's been to Chicago will tell you how clean downtown truly is for a big city. I also love the fact that it has lots of green to balance the tall buildings. In the summer Chicago is a beautiful city and there are quite a few outdoor concerts and festivals. Milton Lee Olive Park is a beautiful place to... More

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284 helpful votes 284 helpful votes
“Don't Pass Up”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

If you are heading to Navy Pier, don't pass up a short 15-30 minute walk though this park. It provides some excellent views of northern Chicago's skyline. There isn't much to see in the park itself. A few plain fountains, which not all are running, and a few memorials, but the views are well worth the trip. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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“OLIVE PARK--THE SITE OF A TEENAGE CHICAGO WAR HERO”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010
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Olive Park is named after my cousin, Milton Lee Olive III. At 18 and during a search and destroy mission in Vietnam, he spotted a live grenade, put it on his stomach allowing it to explode. He paid the ultimate price and saved the lives of four of his comrades. Skipper, as we called him, was the first African American... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Overlooked Freebie”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2009
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When we just wanted to walk around (and go a bit without spending money), we headed out to Milton Lee Olive Park. I got some great pictures - the park has very nice views - and some exercise. I'd definitely recommend strolling through if you get the chance. More

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