BP Bridge

The BP Bridge, Frank Gehry's serpentine walkway

The BP Bridge, or BP Pedestrian Bridge, is a footbridge linking Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park, over Columbus Drive. With its winding form clad in steel, it extends the architectural world of the neighbouring Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The Chicago audio-guided tour takes it to link two great parks while enjoying fine views of the skyline.

A bridge designed by Frank Gehry

Designed by Frank Gehry, the footbridge is clad in stainless steel plates recalling the stage of the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Its name, BP, plays on the abbreviation of bridge pedestrian as much as on that of the sponsoring company. Beyond its linking function, it also serves as an acoustic screen for the pavilion's concerts, dampening the traffic noise below.

What to see

From the footbridge, you enjoy fine views of the Chicago skyline, Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park. Its curved form, clad in steel, makes it a pleasant and photogenic walk. It is an ideal link between the two parks, to be walked calmly to move from one green world to the other.

Practical information

The BP Bridge links Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park, over Columbus Drive, in the centre of Chicago, reachable on foot. Reserved for pedestrians, it is freely accessible during the parks' opening hours. Its gently sloping course makes it manageable, but it may be closed in winter depending on conditions, to be checked before coming.

Where does the BP Bridge lead?

It links Millennium Park to Maggie Daley Park, over Columbus Drive, offering fine views of the Chicago skyline.

Who designed the BP Bridge?

The architect Frank Gehry, who clad it in stainless steel echoing the neighbouring Jay Pritzker Pavilion.