In early December, JPAC received the communication below about parking from the Chicago Park District. Changes recently made to the 63rd Street Beach parking lot will now be made to the lots south and east of the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry. JPAC has raised several questions about this plan, and will share further updates in meetings and online as we receive them.
The Chicago Park District (CPkD) is implementing a new, more efficient parking system at the Museum of Science & Industry – Lots East & South location. The updated system will be camera-based, cashless, and equipped with lift-arm gates at both the entrance and exit to streamline operations and improve overall reliability. Please note that parking rates will not increase as a result of this upgrade. Our goal is to enhance the user experience while maintaining affordability for all parkers. The Chicago Park District will share updates as they become available.