Navy Pier in Chicago will reopen on April 30, here’s what you need to know

Chicago’s iconic lakefront destination ‘Navy Pier’ will begin phased reopening on April 30, 2021. The following will be open and accessible to the public from this initial phase:

Navy Pier parking garages, Polk Bros Park, Peoples Energy Welcome Pavilion, North and South Docks, Pier Park (including select rides and attractions), East End Plaza, tour boats and cruises, the new Sable hotel, and select restaurants at limited capacity (per government guidelines).

Hours of operation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday during this phase, although hours may vary per establishment.

Restaurants and attractions that will be open as part of the initial reopening phase include:

Billy Goat Tavern, Giordano’s, Harry Caray’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Odyssey, Offshore Rooftop and Bar, Shoreline Sightseeing, Seadog and more. In addition, Sable at Navy Pier—the new 223-room, Hilton-operated hotel on the Pier—and its Latin-inspired restaurant, Lirica, opened in March and will continue to accept reservations. Pier Park will also resume operations on select rides and attractions, including the iconic Centennial Wheel, Pepsi Wave Swinger and Carousel. 

Both of Navy Pier’s parking garages will also resume operations at a $29 flat rate until Memorial Day Weekend. 

To celebrate its reopening, the Pier will host a special 10-minute fireworks show every Saturday in May at 9 p.m. until Memorial Day Weekend. The first fireworks presentation on Saturday, May 1 will be dedicated to healthcare professionals and frontline workers and the public are welcome to enjoy the display from the Pier’s open areas.

The rest of the Pier, including interior spaces, food experience, retail shops and other select attractions will reopen sometime in May, along with Navy Pier’s free community programs.

New safety measures include:

• Face covering is required at all times while visiting Navy Pier
• Navy Pier has designated Social Distancing Ambassadors, who will be circulating the Pier to cordially remind guests to practice physical distancing. 
• Signs marking appropriate amount of space are placed throughout the Pier for guidance.
• Gathering of large groups of more than 10 people are strictly prohibited. 
• Violation of these practices will be subject to removal from the premises. 
• All Pier Park rides and attractions will operate at a limited capacity
• Centennial Wheel riders will only be placed in gondolas with those within their party

Navy Pier offers the following touchless, self-parking payment options: 

• Apple Pay and Tap features at pay stations and in-lane equipment
• Online parking reservations through the Navy Pier website, ParkWhiz and SpotHero