Lincoln Park

The park itself is a mecca of activity, with its rowing lagoons, sports fields, open spaces, and of course the lakefront. Also in the park is the world-renowned Lincoln Park Zoo and conservatory, the Chicago History Museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and an outdoor amphitheater.

Learn about Lincoln Park

Origins

From North Avenue (1600 North) up to Diversey Parkway and between the north branch of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan lies the north side neighborhood of Lincoln Park. Named for the 1200-acre park that encompasses its entire lake-facing eastern boundary, Lincoln Park is a trendy and wealthy neighborhood that blends vintage architecture with tasteful new housing structures.

There is a block in Lincoln Park that is known as the most expensive in Chicago and among the richest in the country. But despite that,Lincoln Park homes and home prices in the tree-lined neighborhood are varied, from Victorian three-flats and vintage mansions to contemporary brownstones and high-rise apartments. Lincoln Park mansions can run into eight figures. Lincoln Park condosand townhomes will range from the millions to under 200K for a handful of smaller units.

The park itself is a mecca of activity, with its rowing lagoons, sports fields, open spaces, and of course the lakefront. Also in the park is the world-renowned Lincoln Park Zoo and conservatory, the Chicago History Museum, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and an outdoor amphitheater. Lincoln Park is also home to DePaul University which adds a vibrant youthfulness to the area of young professionals and long-time city dwellers.

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RATING* SCHOOL NAME GRADES SCHOOL TYPE
4 Walter L Newberry Math & Science Academy Es Preschool - 8th Grade Public
5 Louisa May Alcott College Preparatory Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
5 Oscar F Mayer Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
4 William H Prescott Elementary School Preschool - 8th Grade Public
5 Lasalle Elementary Language Academy Kindergarten - 8th Grade Public
5 Lincoln Elementary School Kindergarten - 8th Grade Public
4 Lincoln Park High School 9th Grade - 12th Grade Public
N/A Cardinal Bernardin Center Preschool - 3Rd Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St Josaphat School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A St. Clement School Preschool - 8th Grade Catholic/Religious
N/A Francis W Parker School Preschool - 12th Grade Private/Charter
N/A Creme De La Creme Preschool - Preschool Private/Charter
N/A St. James Lutheran School Preschool - 8th Grade Private/Charter
* School data provided by National Center for Education Statistics, Pitney Bowes, and GreatSchools. Intended for reference only. GreatSchools Ratings compare a school’s test performance to statewide results. To verify enrollment eligibility, contact the school or district directly.