Stroll Through Chicago's Urban Oasis | Lincoln Park
🌟Highlights: From the picturesque Grant Park to the tranquil Lincoln Park to the artistic Millennium Park, every green space in Chicago offers citizens and travelers a rare place to rest, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the daily grind.
❤Recommended: The now-famous Lincoln Park was once Chicago's early City Cemetery, where James Curtiss, a former mayor of Chicago, was buried. With the development of the city, the area was gradually transformed into the largest urban park in Chicago, named after US President Abraham Lincoln. Today, Lincoln Park is a popular choice for locals and travelers alike, with its lush greenery, tranquil lakes, baseball fields, basketball courts, softball fields, tennis courts, trails, beaches, and historical sculptures scattered throughout.
✅Must-try: In the north of the park is the Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the US, founded in 1868. It is home to more than 200 species of animals, including lions, gorillas, and polar bears, and is popular for its free admission.
✅Must-try: Next to the zoo is the Lincoln Park Conservatory, a Victorian-style greenhouse with a variety of tropical plants, colorful flowers, and rare vegetation, providing travelers with a green and tranquil place.
📍Address: 500-5700 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
🚉Transportation: Take the Red Line to Chicago/State Stations, then take the free tram to the park. Tram service is available from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
💰Average cost: Free
🕙Opening hours: Zoo 10:00 am–5:00 pm; Conservatory 10:00 am–5:00 pm (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
⏳Duration: About 3 hours
📝Tips: Lincoln Park is the largest park in Chicago (it can also be said to be a region), with bike paths, tennis courts, volleyball courts, golf courses, lake beaches, and the Lincoln Park Zoo scattered throughout the park. Paddle boats are also available for rent in the lagoon. Lincoln Park was a city cemetery in 1843, and the city council later decided to convert it into a park.