Lincoln Park is a designated community area on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. Lying to the west of Lincoln Park, Chicago’s largest park, it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in Chicago. Lincoln Park residents are served by Chicago Public Schools, which includes neighborhood and citywide options for students.
In 1824, the United States Army built a small post near today’s Clybourn Avenue and Armitage Avenue (formerly Centre Street). Native American settlements existed along Green Bay Trail, now called Clark Street (named after George Rogers Clark), at the current intersection of Halsted Street and Fullerton Avenue. Before Green Bay Trail became Clark Street, it stretched as far as Green Bay, Wisconsin, including Sheridan Road, and was part of what still is Green Bay Road in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. In 1824, the United States Army built a small post near today’s Clybourn Avenue and Armitage Avenue (formerly Centre Street). Native American settlements existed along Green Bay Trail, now called Clark Street (named after George Rogers Clark), at the current intersection of Halsted Street and Fullerton Avenue. Before Green Bay Trail became Clark Street, it stretched as far as Green Bay, Wisconsin, including Sheridan Road, and was part of what still is Green Bay Road in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
In 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city, and North Avenue (to the south of today’s Lincoln Park neighborhood) was established as the city’s northern boundary. Settlements increased along Green Bay Trail when the government offered land claims and Green Bay Road was widened. 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. The Lincoln Park Zoo opened in 1868.
This picturesque neighborhood is a nature lover’s dream — manicured gardens, a hidden lily pond, a historic indoor botanical garden, and tons of lakefront green space with sweeping city views. It also happens to be home to one of the country’s oldest free zoos and an acclaimed dining scene that includes one of the best restaurants on the planet. Pest Control Chicago
Restaurants and Pubs
- The Fat Shallot Lincoln Park is located at 2468 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
- Aloha Eats is located at 2534 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
- The Other Side Bar is located at 2434 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
- The Galway Arms is located at 2442 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
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