Nature Boardwalk
South Pond at Lincoln Park ZooNative planting around South Pond brings prairie, wetland, and savanna habitats into the park. The boardwalk is also a research site for the zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute.
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Neighborhood Intelligence
Lincoln Park
South Pond, neighborhood parks, schools, and local places from the lakefront to the residential streets.
The Essence
Start with what surrounds you.
The Nature Boardwalk and Lily Pool bring different landscapes to the lakefront park. Oz and Trebes parks provide places to play farther into the neighborhood. Between them are schools, the zoo, the Conservatory, and a seasonal farmers market — useful places to know before considering a particular address.
The Map
Diversey to North Avenue, the river corridor to the lake.
Boundaries approximate.
Neighborhood usage can vary; school attendance areas are separate.
Community areaParklandLake Michigan
Parks & Open Space
From South Pond to the neighborhood interior.
Oz Park
2021 N. Burling StreetTennis courts, ball fields, basketball, a community garden, and Dorothy’s Playground sit among sculptures of the Oz characters.
Park details & programs →Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
125 W. Fullerton ParkwayLimestone paths, a pavilion, and native planting frame Caldwell’s 1930s landscape. Check seasonal access before planning a visit.
Plan a visit →Trebes Park
2250 N. Clifton AvenueA playground, baseball field, basketball facilities, and gardens provide a smaller outdoor setting within the residential blocks west of the lakefront.
Park facilities →Schools
Schools, by name and address.
A starting point for exploring local public and independent schools. Follow each official profile for programs, enrollment information, and school contacts.
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Alcott Elementary
Pre-K–8CPS public school
2625 N. Orchard Street (K–8)
610 W. Schubert Avenue (Pre-K) -
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
K–8CPS public school
615 W. Kemper Place
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Lincoln Park High School
9–12CPS public high school
2001 N. Orchard Street
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Oscar Mayer Magnet School
Pre-K–8CPS magnet with boundary
2250 N. Clifton Avenue
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Francis W. Parker School
Junior Kindergarten–12Independent school
330 W. Webster Avenue
Selected examples, not a complete directory. A neighborhood name does not determine enrollment. Check the exact home address, grade, and program with CPS or the school. Magnet, preschool, and private-school admissions can follow separate processes.
Local Amenities
The zoo, the market, and more.
Museums, gardens, and public programs add another layer to the neighborhood. These are starting points for exploring, with visitor information at each source.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2400 N. Cannon DriveAnimal habitats, landscaped gardens, and education programs sit within the lakefront park. Use the visitor map to plan a short stop or a longer visit.
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
2391 N. Stockton DrivePalms, ferns, orchids, and seasonal flower displays fill the glasshouse. Check the Conservancy’s current entry and reservation information before visiting.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon DriveThe Butterfly Haven and indoor and outdoor exhibits explore the natural world. The museum offers an indoor destination alongside the surrounding parkland.
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Green City Market
1817 N. Clark StreetA seasonal farmers market for produce, flowers, and food from local vendors. The market calendar lists the current season and special programs.
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Libraries & public programs
Lincoln Park Branch at 1150 W. Fullerton Avenue offers study rooms, computers, Wi-Fi, and public programs.
At a Glance
Transit & Access
Armitage & Halsted
Above the storefronts, pressed-metal bays, cornices, and corner turrets distinguish the Armitage-Halsted landmark district. Its streets mix small residences with taller mixed-use buildings.
Explore the landmark district →Housing Stock
Greystones
Limestone-fronted rowhouses from the turn of the last century, often with original interior detail.
Single-Family Homes
Restored vintage houses and full gut rehabs, concentrated on interior residential streets.
2–4 Flats
Small multi-unit brick buildings, bought both as owner-occupied homes and as long-term holds.
Condos
Conversions in vintage buildings alongside units in newer boutique elevator buildings.
New Construction
Infill single-family homes and small-scale developments, typically on individual lots.
Market Notes
Calendar year 2025 · Lincoln Park community area
The housing type changes the comparison.
Condominiums accounted for most recorded residential sales in Lincoln Park in 2025. Single-family properties and entire apartment buildings made up smaller, distinct parts of the market. A useful comparison starts with the same property type, then narrows to the block, condition, parking, and outdoor space.
1,355Recorded residential property sales in 2025
- Condominium units
- 963
- Single-family properties
- 252
- Buildings with 2–4 units
- 113
- Buildings with 5+ units
- 27
Annual property-sale records; multifamily figures count building sales, not individual apartments. Historical context, not a current price estimate.
Matt’s Broker Note
In Lincoln Park, the block matters as much as the neighborhood. Outdoor space, parking, school boundaries, and building quality can change the buyer pool fast.
Matthew Neistat · The Neistat Group
Selected Work Nearby
2636 N. Lincoln Avenue ↗
$2,300,000
1126 W. Fullerton Avenue ↗
$720,000
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