Navy Pier

Things to do - Pier Park

Located on the upper deck, between the Crystal Gardens and the Pepsi Skyline Stage is Pier Park. An outdoor landscaped area which features attractions such as a permanent 150-foot-high Ferris wheel, a musical carousel, an old-fashioned swing ride, an 18-hole miniature golf course and more. All rides are now open for the season. The Ferris Wheel | Carousel | Wave Swinger | Miniature Golf | Light Tower Ride Remote Control Boats | Ticket Prices

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Take a 7-minute ride on Navy Pier's most visible attraction, the 150 foot-high Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is open year-round* and is great fun for kids of all ages! Modeled after the very first Ferris wheel, which was built for Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel provides unparalleled views of the Chicago skyline and lakefront. The Pier's Ferris wheel has 40 gondolas, each seating up to 6 passengers. In the evening, the Ferris wheel's 40 spokes, spanning a diameter of 140 feet, are illuminated by thousands of sparkling lights. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany no more than two children under the age of 10. NOTE: Children under the age of 2 may ride free with a paid adult. Purchase Tickets Now! * Weather permitting and subject to closure for maintenance.

Musical Carousel Located near the Ferris wheel in Navy Pier Park, the musical carousel was designed exclusively for Navy Pier. It's a whimsical work-of-art that recreates the Pier's golden age of the 1920s when a similar attraction delighted another generation of visitors. The carousel's 36 hand-painted animals represent the different styles found throughout the history of carousels. Horses, chariots and a playful frog are just a few of the featured characters waiting to carry children of all ages. The hand-painted rounding boards at the top of the 44-foot carousel depict scenes of Navy Pier's history. You must be at least 42 inches tall to ride the Musical Carousel. NOTE: If child is below 42 inches tall, child may ride free with a paid adult. Purchase Tickets Now!

Wave Swinger - an Old-Fashioned Swing Guests have the opportunity to swing around Pier Park on the thrill ride 'Wave Swinger'. The ride towers nearly forty feet over a pond of water. This exhilarating forty-eight seat swing ride lifts visitors fourteen feet in the air, and whisks them around for a thrill that shows guests a view of the lakeside never before seen. You must be at least 48 inches tall to ride the Wave Swinger. Purchase Tickets Now! Return to Page Top

18 Hole Miniature Golf Course Visitors are invited to putt, putt, putt their way around Pier Park on the Pier's 18-hole miniature golf course. This attraction weaves visitors around the base of the Ferris wheel, while taking them on a tour of Chicago themed golf holes. Purchase Tickets Now!

Remote Control Boats Now Open! Located in Pier Park at the Wave Swinger, enjoy our token operated remote control boats. We have eight boats ready to be maneuvered and navigated through the waters. $1.00 for one token. Two tokens needed per ride. Please note that this attraction is not included in the Single Ride, Individual Rider Combo or Family Pack tickets.

Light Tower Ride Located near the Ferris wheel in Pier Park, enjoy the Light Tower Ride. This fun 13-foot ride will bounce you to the top and bounce you back down again. Loose shoes must be removed when riding. You must be 36 inches tall to ride if not accompanied by an adult. Purchase Tickets Now! Return to Page Top

Ticket Prices Single Ride Tickets Ferris Wheel OR Wave Swinger: $6 per person ALL Other Rides (excluding Ferris Wheel & Wave Swinger): $5 per person Individual Rider Combo Tickets 2-Ride Combo: $10 per person 3-Ride Combo: $13 per person 5-Ride Combo: $16 per person Family Pack Tickets Tickets are transferable between parties. Valid on all rides. All riders must be present at the time of entry to ride. Tickets are valid for two days after purchase. Not valid for groups. Can only be purchased on-site at the Pier Park ticket booths and upgrades are available. 10-Ride Family Pack: $37 15-Ride Family Pack: $47 20-Ride Family Pack: $57 Purchase Tickets Now! All Pier Park tickets are valid for one (1) year from date of purchase.