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Lincoln Park
Category: Active Life Parks Parks [Edit]
2045 Lincoln Park WChicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
(312) 742-7726
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
32 reviews for Lincoln Park
32 reviews in English
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Review from David N.
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
when you're on vacation you're not supposed to be working out but when you're eating that much deep dish you've got to burn those calories off somewhere. This is the place if you're looking for nice jogging trails. Its got a beautiful backdrop, seemed safe and lots of people watching.
Listed in: Chicago: Tour Guide
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Review from eD C.
Woodside, NY
12/25/2011
I'm from NYC and this park was simply gorgeous compared to the crap we have in NYC.
It was spacious and clean, and there were no homeless infestation. People were respectful and even the goons were nicer, I take that back there were no goons! I went on a holiday weekend so I guess the subways there were acting up , so the thug commute got derailed ,which works perfectly for me. Ok well NYC has good parks but the people there are ugly and disrespectful. As for Lincoln Park I can safely say you will not get raped at this park at midnight . -
Review from Kelz M.
Chicago, IL
2/22/2011
I used to live elsewhere. Logan Square, Humboldt Park... even Rogers Park. Each neighborhood had its own little "something" to offer but I always avoided the "uber-pretentious" Lincoln Park. I mean, that's where all the snobs live, right?
I could not have been more wrong. Last summer, I moved, not only TO Lincoln Park but right ON the park and I am in my favourite neighborhood by a long shot. The park is beautiful, well maintained and relaxing. The conservatory is gorgeous - take a book and have a seat among the orchids on a rainy day. Stroll through the zoo, visit Caldwell Lily Pool or stroll along the paths.
I don't ever want to leave this neighborhood as long as I live in the city. True story. -
Review from Cathy N.
4/20/2011
Gorgeous! Lots of people playing sports and hanging out around here, even on a super chilly day.
My BF and I took a stroll through the park to visit the Lincoln Monument, after a visit to the Chicago History Museum. I can only imagine that the summers here are flourishing with all kinds of people.
Next time we're in town during warm weather, we will definitely take another stroll! -
Review from Jen K.
One of my favorite areas in Chicago. I love a good park and this neighborhood has a nice mix of large open fields, ponds, free museums and bike paths. The side streets are filled with gorgeous homes and apartments. This was one of the areas where I thought, "I could live here." Probably couldn't afford it, but it is nice to dream.
We spent one afternoon cruising through the area on our bikes from North Avenue Beach, past the nature walk and around South Pond. By foot we explored the free zoo, conservatory and lily pond. We bypassed the nature museum since our kids weren't in tow.
Definitely gave me a Central Park vibe, especially with all the beautiful fall colors. We took the CTA rail line from our hotel one evening to explore the shops and restaurants in the heart of the neighborhood. Another day we opted for the 151 bus from Michigan Avenue which deposited us in the middle of the park and closer to the museums. We just kept going back for more.Listed in: (Yelp) Devil in the White City…
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Review from Lorrie M.
4/26/2010
The park is not bad but what is in the park is awesome! I feel like Lincoln Park is the perfect answer to NYC's Central Park in the city of Chicago because it's very vibrant in the summer, and there are lots of things to do in the park. Most of all, it's all free!
The park is well maintained by the city and there are many areas outside of the Conservatory and the Zoo where biking, picnicing, jogging and just a nice stroll is possible. The lily ponds are a fantastic attraction and it's nice to throw down some picnic blankets and sit near the pond on a nice summer day.
The park is also close to many eateries and coffee joints so refreshments are aplenty. -
Review from MsAnthro P.
Bloomington, IN
1/17/2008
My relationship with the area is love/hate, as I am the Lincoln Park anomaly: I've lived here a decade now and I'm not a sorority girl or carriage-pushing yuppie mom. I don't jog. I'm underemployed but somehow live in what is possibly the one affordable apartment building in the area. I don't have a car, let alone an SUV. I hate sports bars and the idea of carrying tiny dogs around in handbags. I don't own a North Face jacket or a Vera Bradley bag. I would never wear sweatsuits or flip-flops in public, let alone as part of the same outfit. In order to afford clothing or groceries, I have to shop in other neighborhoods. Etc.
Yeah, I get a lot of strange looks and overhear snickers from Chads and Trixies when I walk by. Yeah, half of the people I encounter are wealthy, egotistical assholes who can't be bothered to think about anyone else.
But there are pluses: First, and I know it's a shocker, but a lot of people who live here are (gasp!) friendly. Also, I'm lucky enough to live a block away from the conservatory (awesome) and zoo (equal parts fun and depressing) and a few blocks from the lake front (gorgeous). I see lots of trees. When I'm really bored and want a drink, I can walk to Neo a block away and relive my new-wave youth. There are lots of decent, reasonably priced restaurant options. The Green City Market is nearby at least once a week throughout the year. And since no one ever seems to want to come here, it's good that I'm centrally located in the city and there are lots of CTA routes from which to choose.
People always bitch about the sameness of the people here. And they have a point. I get annoyed by it regularly. That said, I'm equally annoyed when I go someplace like Wicker Park and witness the sameness of the punks, artists, hipsters and yuppies there who have deluded themselves into thinking they're somehow unique regardless of the fact that they're no more different than all of the other people there that look and act just like them. Glass houses, people. -
Review from Amy K.
10/20/2009 2 photos
Lincoln Park is an awesome place to run. I love that the trails are groomed, hard-packed dirt. It's so scenic, and you'll definitely see other people out running and walking.
Just be careful if you see some hardcore guy running really fast coming towards you. I got yelled at by one while I was running in a large group because he had to move over a little to get around us. Okay, I was technically on his side of the trail, but we're all trying to have to nice run in the park, right? Oh well, I didn't let him ruin my lovely morning.Listed in: The Windy City
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Review from Sandra B.
Chicago, IL
7/25/2007
"The old house looks the same as i step down from the train and there to meet me is my momma and my papa...down the lane i look and there runs Mary, hair of gold and lips like cherries it's good to touch the green green grass of home."
Do you remember Woody's song to his girl in Cheers? KellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKelly, KellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKelly
Well, if it worked, i'd sing this song to Lincoln Park, b/c I am in love with the lushness, the pond, the squiggly paths, the gardens, the the the.... I'm just talking here about the PARK part which I bike through just about every day and it just makes me smile and breathe deeply. I feel SO fortunate to be living near it. KUDOS CHICAGO!....and sweet sweet Saturday market!Listed in: My Neighborhood, The Places I Go Out
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Review from Molly L.
4/15/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I am very fortunate to live on the park. I love to run around the Nature Boardwalk, go to the zoo and the conservatory, and buy produce at the Green City Market. Even in the winter, it's fun to play in the snow here. The park is very well-maintained and clean. There's nothing better than spending a warm Sunday afternoon lying on a blanket in shorts and a t-shirt while staring at the skyline, pondering just how lucky I am to live in such a wonderful place.
Listed in: Lincoln Park, Old Town
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Review from Brian G.
Chicago, IL
5/11/2008
Lincoln Park's reviews thus far have been co-opted by lumpenproletariat critics of the neighborhood's bourgeois trappings. I care not for politics, comrades. I'd rather rap about the actual park.
Hey, the park is decent. Softball/kickball fields aplenty, a basketball court, undeveloped green space for sundry goings on, people that don't mind if you pet their dogs, a sprinkling of homeless sunning themselves on the benches (Proof positive that the leisure class and penniless alike can enjoy Lincoln Park.), and a fantastic set of public facilities (Though the spigots are too close to the wash basins which, I think, spoils my handwashing efforts.).
For the weak or thrill-seeking, be advised that some of the fields aren't wonderfully maintained--likely due to heavy use--so watch out for divots, gigantic holes, dog feces, etc., which can lead to bodily harm or, you know, a barrage of E. coli. -
Review from Wayne C.
IL
2/6/2008
I ain't the fightin' type, however I'm very proud of the verbal confrontation I found myself in this past weekend.
It was between me and a large man in a North Face fleece. After words were exchanged about who had the right-of-way on the non-snowy part of the sidewalk, this man concluded that he wanted to "push me." For real. He was going to push me. Down. In the snow.
This only happens in Lincoln Park. It makes me feel like high school all over again. Damn you, Naperville Central. -
Review from Eric B.
Chicago, IL
1/14/2008
When you visit, try not to kill yourself. It will be difficult, but I know you have it in you.
Between the crowded streets, drunken and rowdy 19 years olds, and the Gin Mill, its a real clusterfuck. Stay away. -
Review from Oscar the Death Cat B.
Chicago, IL
8/21/2006
I see the Lincoln Park area nowadays as a mix of Good vs. Evil:
The Good:
The park itself - big & beautiful, nice mix of nature and attractions (Nature Museum, zoo, beach, lagoon, etc.)
The surrounding environment - wander down some of the side streets & you'll see many well-maintained urban gardens and nicely preserved Victorian architecture.
Amenities - the closer you live to the lake, the more shops & services you'll have within walking or biking distance - no need to own a car.
The Evil:
Resident demographics - housing costs in LP are outrageous, so it should be no surprise that the resident population tends to be obnoxiously upscale.
Amenities - I'm old enough to remember when the Lincoln Park area actually had an interesting, diverse mix of people & shops. Not so any more, the arrival of money has driven out many of the funky independent shops that I remember from years ago, if you take a walk on any of the main retail streets in the area you'll see lots of upscale boutiques, chain establishments, and sports bars - the kind of suburbs-in-the-city places where the well-to-do seem to find comfort.
The non-resident drinking class - I am constantly amazed at how many folks are willing to leave the comfort of their far-off suburban existence each weekend to drive into the city to drink and hoot and puke all over Lincoln Av. I suppose it's easier at the LP bar scene to get away with the kinds of bad behavior that would get them thrown out of the local TGI Fridays in their home 'burbs. -
Review from Jeff S.
Washington, DC
7/10/2007
I have always enjoyed Lincoln Park. It has the zoo, it is usually pretty easy to find parking nearby and it has easy access to the beach.
I give the park 4 stars for its location and the zoo. Those are really its 2 redeeming qualities. -
Review from Jebadiah S.
Chicago, IL
8/11/2011
I hate this neighborhood, the park is fine though. Every person that lives in this neighborhood is a souless, vapid moron. Literally, I think to live in Lincoln Park they have to legally remove your soul. There is NO culture here whatsoever, these people don't think, read or do anything that is of any value to the human race. They think being white (I have never seen a non-white living or working in this neighborhood), and having a yuppie job and paying waaaay too much for an apartment makes them somehow superior. The truth is these people are just not intelligent and confuse their own ignorance with superiority over others. The whole of humanity would be much better off if all these yuppies committed mass suicide and donated their organs to those that need them. At least that way they'd serve some useful purpose.
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Review from Jen L.
10/10/2006
As a first time vistor, I liked Lincoln Park. I was amazed to visit the Conservatory and the Zoo, sans $ - anomalies in my experiences. I'd say the highlights were seeing the animated monkeys, gorillas, and the penguins. And watching the iparents and their kids react was just as funny as watching the animals.
Well-maintained grounds, decent eateries (you know, hot dogs, popcorn). The Conservatory had some cool tropical plants to check out too. Worth a few hours of your time, esp. in early fall with the leaves are changing... -
Review from Mark W.
7/1/2009
When I think of Lincoln Park, I don't think of the neighborhood first, I think of the Park! Here's the definition of Lincoln Park from Wikipedia:
Lincoln Park, for which the neighborhood was named, stretches along the lakefront from Ardmore Avenue (in Edgewater) south to North Avenue. The park contains a zoo, an outdoor theatre, a rowing canal, the Chicago History Museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, ponds, playing fields, and a large statue of General Grant.
It's a jewel on the lakefront with lots to do and see. If you're coming to Chicago, make sure you pay Lincoln Park a visit. -
Review from Joel F.
Orlando, FL
2/1/2007
From a driving range to driving through it, Lincoln Park has it all.
Lucky for me to have lived just a few short blocks away from it :)
Zoo, Nature Museum, Biking Paths, Paddle Boats, and more!
Wee! Damn, do I miss this place! -
Review from Brooke M.
Walnut Creek, CA
3/16/2008
Love Lincoln Park... best area of the city by far! Best shopping (as far as Boutiques), best neighborhood restaurants, best dive bars, best college (DePaul represent... what!), best park to walk the puppy in (hence the review...), best summertime street parties, best zoo, best beach, and best party harbor (who doesn't love a party on a boat?)...
If it's the best of everything... why'd I give it only 4 stars? -1 stars (1 BIG STAR) because of the men...
I'm really quite over the some sort of blue striped generic button down shirt while drunkenly ranting & raving with over who's frat was more of a "brotherhood"....
sounds like a waste of lip gloss if ya ask me. -
Review from Natalie S.
Chicago, IL
7/1/2007
I took my son to the Lincoln Park um...park... yesterday after a few hours at the zoo and wow, I haven't been vibed that hard since I visited my grandma in her Florida retirement village. Actually, the old folks there didn't even stare or shoot me the evil eye nearly as much as the other moms here did. I was really put off by getting gawked at by women who for whatever reason think it's OK to wear sweatpants in public. I don't care if they're "fancy" sweatpants, they're sweatpants. If you're going to be a snob have the decency to do so in actual pants. Ever since he's been of "park-playing" age I've sung the praises of Wicker Park for it's mix of nannies, hipster moms and new-money yuppies because no matter who you are or where you're from, if you're there being cool with your kid everyone's totally friendly and vibe-free. So I guess I'll keep going there, it's a nicer park anyway.
Listed in: Little Miss Negative
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Review from Ato Z.
Chicago, IL
4/8/2008
Hello, my name is not Trixie, my bf's name is not Chad, I do not own a Jetta, and I do not attend DePaul. Not everyone in LP fits those criteria, despite the bitter stereotypes perpetuated by many. I have lived in LP since I first moved from Cali in 1999. I love living right by the zoo, the conservatory, the parks, the beach, and the lake. I love that I can hop on a bus outside my door and be most places within 10-15 minutes (so I can sleep in later on workdays). The Green City Market and lots of boutiques and local businesses are an added plus. My part of LP has people of various ages, family status, and economic strata. I do dock it a star because it could be more diverse, but I think that could be said of many parts of Chicago (which I find pretty segregated). Sure there are college kids and college bars not too far from me, but I don't have to go to those places. There are plenty of other business, restaurants, etc within a hop, skip and a jump for me to enjoy.
If you don't like it, stick to other neighborhoods. But I will be calling LP home most likely as long as I live in Chicago. -
Review from molly c.
8/20/2006
for the park - 5 stars.
for the area - negative 5. -
Review from Wendy S.
7/11/2010
What a beautiful park! It's huge, well-maintained, and has all sorts of stuff to look at. It contains the zoo, a gorgeous lily pond, a farmer's market on Saturdays, the lakefront beach, and I'm sure many other things that I didn't get to see or pass by during my day of exploration.
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Review from Reid G.
Chicago, IL
2/12/2010
Yes i understand that many bash the people who live here, say its not real Chicago etc... etc... but in reality it is a very nice neighborhood with a great Chicago atmosphere and it is extremely safe area to live. The park it self is great, wonderful for running, walking your dog or playing a little ball. Lots of grassy areas for a city and multiple marinas for people to keep their boats. The university is near by so that adds to the atmosphere, lots of bars and younger people in the area. The real cons are the price of living there, the food stuffs around you aren't that expensive but rent can be very costly compared to the other areas.
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Review from Jim O.
Chicago, IL
6/11/2009
Is this a review of an entire neighborhood or just for the parks? If people want to complain about or stereotype a certain neighborhood of the city do it elsewhere I'm here to review THE PARK. Which is very deserving of a 5 in my opinion. With over 1,200 acres and 20,000,000 annual visitors Lincoln Park is one of the largest parks in the country, and the second most visited (second only to Central Park). Stretching from The Near North Side all the way up to Uptown Lincoln Park has a bit of everything for everyone living on the North Side. Basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, biking, jogging, beaches, golf, a zoo, a conservatory, a nature meseum and a theatre. If you live on the North Side and you don't visit the park regularly you relally are missing out on one of the best parts of Chicago
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Review from Liliana S.
Chicago, IL
10/20/2005
Lincoln Park is just that: Lincoln Park. Its a neighborhood/park that you just can't avoid. Come for walking, biking, blading, tanning, whatever..
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Review from a w.
Chicago, IL
9/26/2005 2 photos
Beautiful place to live, go to school at, work, or hang out at. There's so much to do here for people of all ages.. Its a very well kept city that is filled with lots of cute little boutiques, cozy little cafes, and a huge zoo! A great place to hang out at at any time of the year!
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Review from Michael P.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2008
Great area! Lived here for a while and work here as well. It's one of only few neighborhoods where I would live in Chicago. Currently in Wrigleyville which is just as great! If I move it will most likely be back in Lincoln Park. Great restaurants, bars, people, and loads more!
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Review from Jim S.
Austin, TX
2/22/2010
What can I say? Lincoln Park is one of the greatest parts of one of the coolest cities on earth. In every big city I've lived in, I've needed a go-to getaway, 'A Haven of Peace.' This term comes from when I studied abroad in London in 1998. When I wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of it all, which was about once a week, I would hop on the Underground with a book and head to Regents Park. In my favorite part of the park, which I found to be the most peaceful, serene part of the park, next to a garden, sat a bench where I would read. On the bench (actually a personal gazebo of sorts), was a plaque, that read something like, 'Dedicated to so-and-so, who died in 1995 at age 12 and he found this garden a Haven of Peace). In Chicago, my Haven of Peace was Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park's a place where you really feel like you're away from the hustle and bustle, until you run right into it, literally. I lived very close to North Pond, which is a large, beautiful pond with beautiful downtown views. There are lots of ducks and geese in the pond and plenty of benches to relax. Across from that is a huge, gorgeous area of lawn, plenty of place to toss the frisbee or lay out on a nice day. And when you make your way all the way to the lake east, that's the best part. There are running trails all the way North to North Chicago and South past downtown, all along Lake Michigan. The trails are gorgeous, sitting right on the Lake, perfect for people watching and enjoying this special city. You'll see tons of bikers/runners/walkers/dogs in the Lake/boats out/people partying and playing volleyball down at North Ave. Beach/etc etc. Lincoln Park is special, and it's one of the placest I had to go whenever it was nice out. I'll miss it.
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Review from Julia B.
Chicago, IL
10/13/2005
I live here so I am pretty biased. I love it here. The street I live on is very quiet and is beautiful. A lof of the neighborhoods in Lincoln Park have churches in the neighborhood's along with over small cafe's and shops that add character. There is everything you would want-gyms,churches, stores, schools and of course bar after bar.
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Review from Timothy P.
Chicago, IL
11/18/2009
Best community area in Chicago. 7 of its 8 neighborhoods are awesome, West DePaul is kind of rough, though as it has a CHA project. Great demographics and 60% of buildings over 80 years old! Very expensive, but you get what you pay for! It also has DePaul University's Lincoln Park Campus. Parking is hard to find as this is a dense population area. Second most affluent area in Chicago after the Gold Coast. Average age is 31. Mainly an area for young professionals. A university, many, many churches and places of worship in just about every denomination, theatres, the Park West and Lincoln Hall concert venues, fine restaurants, a free zoo, boutiques (esp. along Armitage Ave.), college/post-college bars, etc. The southern half of the Julia C. Lathrop Homes (northern half in Hamlin Park), a CHA project is located in the West DePaul neighborhood and has different demographics then the rest of the 'hood. Home to the Old Town Triangle, Wrightwood Neighbors, Mid-North, Park West, Sheffield, RANCH Triangle, Lincoln Central and West DePaul neighborhoods. West of Ashland and north of Fullerton is pretty industrial.
