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Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre (489-hectare) park along Lake Michigan on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois.Named after US President Abraham Lincoln, it is the city's largest public park and stretches for seven miles (11 km) from Grand Avenue (500 N), on the south, [1] [2] to near Ardmore Avenue (5800 N) on the north, just north of the DuSable Lake Shore Drive terminus at Hollywood Avenue. [3]
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Lincoln Park is a 1,208-acre (489-hectare) park along Lake Michigan on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois.Named after US President Abraham Lincoln, it is the city's largest public park and stretches for seven miles (11 km) from Grand Avenue (500 N), on the south, [1] [2] to near Ardmore Avenue (5800 N) on the north, just north of the DuSable Lake Shore Drive terminus at Hollywood Avenue. [3]
- Parks in Lincoln: The Commons
- Parks and Green Spaces in Lincoln City Centre
- Parks in Lincoln: South of The City
- Map of Parks in Lincoln
1. South Common
Lincoln’s two vast commons are the biggest green spaces around the city. As they both lie on the outskirts of the city centre and cover such a large area, they rarely get crowded, even on hot summer days. The South Common, about 20 minutes’ walk down the High Street from Lincoln train station, is somewhat of an undiscovered gem. Rising up a sloping hill that faces back onto the city, the crest of the common has an unrivalled natural view across Lincoln. If a vantage point this good were repli...
2. West Common
The West Common sprawls across (you’ve guessed it) the west side of the city. Unlike its sister common to the south, it is mostly flat, and horses can be seen grazing throughout its 100-hectare mass of land. The space is also used for various sporting activities. Lincoln Racecourse, which closed in 1964 after nearly two centuries, covered large parts of the West Common. The old Grandstand still stands at the south side, and is now a Grade II listed building that has been repurposed as a commu...
3. Cow Paddle
Lincoln has a third common that is relatively unknown. I’ve had conversations with people who have lived in the city all their lives and had no idea it was there. Cow Paddle is located to the south-east of Lincoln at the foot of Canwick Hill. It only takes a 15-minute walk down Canwick Road from the city centre to reach it. Cow Paddle is much smaller than the two main commons, but still has plenty of space to set up for a picnic. The paths that lead through it are speckled with flowers, and f...
4. Lincoln Castle grounds
Lincoln Castle is one of the city’s historic marvels, built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. Today it is one of the best-preserved castles of its kind. You need to buy tickets if you want to see its highlights like the Magna Carta and the Medieval Wall Walk, but you can explore inside the castle grounds for free. On sunny days, the grassy knolls inside the castle grounds are one of the most popular picnic spots in Lincoln. Much of the grass is exposed to sunlight inside the vast...
5. The Arboretum
When the Arboretum was constructed 150 years ago it became the first public park in Lincoln. Created by a renowned Victorian gardener, it was carefully designed with cultivated gardens, flowers, ponds and fountains. In 2003, a £3 million restoration project helped to revive the Grade II listed park to its original splendour. The Arboretum, or ‘the Arbo’ as it is often referred to, is now beautifully kept, and makes for a wonderful little detour from the city centre. It is tucked away from the...
6. The Lawn
The Lawn complex in Lincoln’s uphill Cathedral Quarter is built around the site of a 19th-century lunatic asylum. The grounds are home to the Lawn Café, which is operated by long-running local business Stokes Tea & Coffee, as well as the fabulous Olé Olé Tapas Bar & Restaurant. Inside the grounds there is also an outdoor space for the public to use, complete with tables and benches for picnics. You can also wander around into the green grounds of the old asylum building. Look out for the John...
9. Boultham Park
We visit Boultham Park more often than any other green space in the city as it is the closest to our home, and we walk the dog there several times a week. It covers 50 acres of grounds, featuring a large calm lake, woodland walkways and big open green spaces, as well as a bandstand and café. From Lincoln city centre, the River Witham provides a scenic walking route to Boultham Park. Sometimes you can see otters bathing in the river along this stretch. The lake is a real highlight of the park,...
10. Hartsholme Country Park
We complete our list of parks in Lincoln with one of the most exquisite green spaces around the city. Hartsholme Country Park is probably the most aesthetically pleasing of all, with landscaped gardens and woodland pathways cultivated around a large reservoir. With many trails leading around the water’s edge and into the woodland, this park is also featured in our guide to the best walks in Lincoln. A large open grassy space near the Skellingthorpe Road entrance and main car park is popular f...
You can see the parks in Lincoln and other green spaces we have highlighted in this article on the map below: See our guide to the best things to do in Lincoln for more activity ideas in the city. For itinerary suggestions, read our guide to a day out in Lincoln.
Aug 27, 2021 · Lincoln Park. Lincoln Park is located along Lake Michigan, to the north of Chicago, in the state of Illinois. It is the city’s largest park, measuring 11 km in length, and occupying an area of 1,208 acres. Due to its urban location, the park includes a mixture of things from museums and a zoo to parklands, beaches and recreational areas.
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The area north of Chicago, including today's Lincoln Park, was eventually incorporated as Lake View Township. The city, nonetheless, owned extensive tracts of land north of North Avenue, including what is now the park. The Township was annexed to Chicago in 1889. [ 7 ] The Lincoln Park Zoo opened in 1868.
