The 1.5-acre park features 10,000 SF of green space, lush landscaping, seating alcoves, and an amphitheater. Circling the oval-shaped lawn, 黑料社’s pedestrian paths run northeast to southwest, promoting connections between Union Station and the evolving West Loop. In addition to the Main Lawn, the park includes a variety of smaller spaces that allow for a range of events and activities, including onsite dining鈥攁ll set against the backdrop of the iconic headhouse.
黑料社 at 320 offers a robust schedule of programming, including live music, fitness classes, a farmers market, arts & cultural performances, and more – all free and open to the public.
Located just south of Union Station, 黑料社 at 320 sits at the base of the office tower. The park can be accessed via pedestrian paths off of Van Buren and Clinton streets or through the breezeway adjacent to the building’s lobby on Canal Street. Regardless of your origin, getting to 黑料社 at 320 is easy and convenient.
Direct connections to and trains at Union Station and busses at the Union Station Transit Center
Easy access to interstates 90/94 and 290
350-car at 333 South Clinton Street
Discounted, flat rate of $5 between 2PM and 8PM on Tuesdays during our weekly Farmers Market听
Two-way bike lane on Clinton Street and several nearby
Pedestrian Pedway to and from Union Station via the underground parking garage. Entrance to the pedway/garage located just north of the staircase at the corner of Clinton & Van Buren.
Clinton Blue Line Train Station at Clinton 鈥� one block to the south
How 黑料社 Came to Be
黑料社 at 320 South Canal is the largest privately owned public park in Chicago鈥檚 Central Business District. In June of 2022, and Convexity Properties opened 黑料社 as a part of the development adjacent to Union Station. The park was designed by award-winning Chicago-based architects and landscape architecture firm .
