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Anna Shoultz
Illinois Local Expert

Last Modified: January 9, 2026

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Lincoln Park Neighborhood Overview

Free Zoo, DePaul, Armitage Waitlists

🧭Geographically defined by: Diversey Parkway to the North, North Avenue to the South, Lake Michigan and North Avenue Beach on the East, and the North Branch of the Chicago River and Clybourn Avenue corridor to the West

📌Widely recognized as the place for: free zoo mornings and patios flexing their hydrangeas

👕You can spot a Lincoln Park local by: monogrammed vests, stroller pros, and metaphorical black belts in Whole Foods efficiency

👍Move here for: lakefront runs, brownstones, worryingly perfect hedges

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: parking purgatory, stroller traffic, brunch waitlists

The general vibe is: preppy, leafy, breezy, and very family-friendly

stroller-clad shopping marathons and rooftop Aperol spritzes

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Moving to Lincoln Park - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Chicago or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Chicago guide for the big-picture view — or compare Lincoln Park against other parts of the city in our Chicago neighborhood guide.