|
|
Visit Navy Pier - Ask Patch !
1. Where is Navy Pier located?
Our address is: 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611. For Mapquest directions on how to arrive at Navy Pier from your location, please click here.
2. What are Navy Pier's operating hours?
Navy Pier is open year-round with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and December 25 and hours vary depending on the season. Please click here Hours for a detailed listing of hours.
3. What Hotels are in the area?
Starwood properties are the exclusive Hotel Partner of Navy Pier. Please click here in order to view rates and availability. For other hotels in the area, please call (877) CHICAGO.
4. Where can I park when I drive to Navy Pier?
Navy Pier's on-site parking garages accommodate 1,740 vehicles. Please click here for detailed information on Navy Pier garages and prices.
5. Is there Bus parking at Navy Pier?
No, Navy Pier does not provide motor coach parking onsite. For information on where you can park your motor coach throughout the City of Chicago, please contact the Chicago Convention & Visitors Bureau at 312-567-8500 or www.choosechicago.com.
6. What types of restaurants are located on Navy Pier?
Navy Pier has a variety of restaurants available. Please click here for a listing of restaurants.
7. Is there an admission fee at Navy Pier?
Admission to Navy Pier is free. Parking and many of the attractions, however, require separate fees.
8. Is Navy Pier handicapped accessible?
Navy Pier is handicapped accessible, and complimentary wheelchair rental is available at the Guest Service desk at the front of Navy Pier. A photo ID must be left when renting a wheelchair. Electric scooters are not available.
9. How can I coordinate a wedding, private party, corporate meeting, trade show, or other event at Navy Pier?
Please click here to be taken to the Plan an event page for complete information about rental rates, amenities, and menus that can be obtained from the Special Events department. You may contact the Special Events department directly at (312) 595-5300 or via e-mail at navypierinfo@mpea.com
10. Are rental strollers available at Navy Pier?
At this time, Navy Pier does not offer stroller rental.
11. Are there lockers available at Navy Pier?
At this time, Navy Pier does not have lockers available to the public.
12. Who do I contact for a donation request?
Although many people do not realize it, Navy Pier is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA). As a governmental body, the Authority is prohibited from making donations to organizations requesting gift items or contributions. You may however, contact our tenants separately for such requests.
13. How do I find out about open job positions at Navy Pier?
A listing of all open positions at Navy Pier, McCormick Place and the MPEA corporate office can be found at www.mpea.com or by clicking here.
14. Is Navy Pier owned by the City of Chicago?
This is a commonly held misconception. Navy Pier (along with the McCormick Place complex) is owned and managed by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA). MPEA is a municipal authority created by the Illinois General Assembly. Its Board of Directors is appointed by the Governor of Illinois and the Mayor of Chicago.
In its role as owner/manager of McCormick Place and Navy Pier, MPEA seeks to promote and operate conventions, fairs and expositions in the Chicago area, in an effort to strengthen the state and local economies. MPEA is also responsible for overseeing the ongoing recreational, commercial and cultural activities at Navy Pier.
MPEA is active in the community it serves, and coordinates a variety of programs that positively impact the thousands whose jobs are tied to McCormick Place and Navy Pier, as well as the millions who visit both venues each year. For further information, consult the MPEA web site at www.mpea.com.
To speak directly with an operator, during normal business hours, please call (312) 595-5110.
15. How do I contact Navy Pier if I have a question?
You may contact us via telephone at (312) 595-7437 (PIER); a toll-free number is provided for those outside the Chicagoland area at (800) 595-7437 (PIER).
To speak directly with an operator, during normal business hours, please call (312) 595-5110.
Or, simply click here Contact Us to send us your question or comment via e-mail. Your inquiry will be addressed as quickly as possible.
|
