How to Enjoy the Outdoors Around Lincoln Park

Chicago is a large, vibrant city with many neighborhoods. When it comes to affluence, nothing beats Lincoln Park. Named for Chicago’s largest park, this neighborhood has some of the city’s most luxurious and beautiful houses. Lincoln Park real estate is highly sought after by locals and out-of-staters who seek a high standard of living. In addition to the park, the neighborhood has many other attractions that enable residents to enjoy the outdoors. Homes for sale in Lincoln Park attract buyers as much because of the available activities as the splendor of the house themselves.

With its Lake Michigan location, Chicago offers plenty of attractions for people who like to be in or near the water. North Avenue Beach is a beautiful lakeside area set in the park. It is a major attraction to people seeking Lincoln Park real estate. The beach is open year-round, with swimming permitted during the season running from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, during hours when lifeguards are on duty. If you are looking at homes for sale in Lincoln Park, take the time to check out the 22,000-square-foot boathouse that offers spectacular views of Chicago’s famous skyline. North Avenue Beach offers hiking trails and bike rentals for those who prefer to tour on wheels. The NAB Sports Complex offers the opportunity to play a variety of open-air sports and participate in tournaments. There is also a yoga studio for people who would like to work out in a beautiful outdoor setting. Jet ski rentals and a shopping mall add to the enjoyment available at North Avenue Beach.

Yet another neighborhood attraction located in its namesake park is the Lincoln Park Zoo. For wildlife lovers browsing for a new house in the Lincoln Park real estate market, the zoo is a must-see. With nearly 200 species on display as well as a variety of plant life throughout the many gardens, this zoo is a nature lover’s dream. Animal study projects are an important part of Lincoln Park Zoo’s mission and include studies of the behavior of great apes as well as that of urban wildlife. This enables city planners to design and construct building projects without disturbing Chicago’s animal population. The zoo also hosts wine tastings, movie nights, and block parties to provide entertainment for Chicagoans of all ages.

If your family is in town looking at Lincoln Park homes for sale, the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo is an attraction you don’t want to miss. This zoo is geared toward children and features a wide variety of North American animals. It is dedicated to teaching kids to respect and care for animals of all kinds as well as understand the importance of ecosystems. In addition to viewing and learning about the animals, children can have healthy, outdoor fun running around the Wild Sapling Play Forest. They can also challenge themselves in the Treetop Canopy Climbing Adventure, an indoor playscape that mimics the actual canopy of an arboreal forest. Fun and educational, what more could parents want for their kids?

Golfers in Lincoln Park can hit the links at the nearby Jackson Park Golf Course. Opened in 1899, the course is one of the city’s oldest and most popular. Set in the 500 acres of Jackson Park, this 18-hole course features large greens and a variety of holes from 560-yard par fives, to 200-yard par threes. Club rentals and lessons from the resident pro are also available and there is a driving range and putting greens to work on your game. After a round, enjoy food and beverages at the snack bar. Walking trails and a Japanese garden offer other kinds of fun.

Even the most casual sailor knows that time spent on a boat can be relaxing and thoroughly enjoyable. Knot My Boat Charters has been renting vessels of all sizes for more than 15 years and has 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Take to the waters of beautiful Lake Michigan in a luxury yacht or sports boat for a day of swimming, fishing, or whatever your favorite water activity is. It’s a great way to throw a party or social event. Entertaining corporate clients on a boat is a unique experience they will never forget and could help close the deal. Become a member of Knot My Boat Charters and you will always have a boat available throughout the season. It’s the next best thing to actually owning a boat and you don’t have the hassles of maintenance.

If you like your watery excursions a little more adventurous, S.S. Charters Chicago may be just what you’re looking for. You can charter a boat just for you and your party and engage in many fun-filled activities. Spend a day sport fishing, battling and catching large fish that will put you to the test. You can also explore the depths of the lake on a scuba charter. A relaxing day of swimming off a pleasure boat or a fascinating day of sightseeing are other popular options. View a sunset and see fireworks from the deck of your boat. A cruise on Lake Michigan has so many possibilities.

The Lincoln Park Conservatory is located within the park of the same name and features plant life that is unique to the Chicago area. See tropical palm trees and other exotic plants as well as ferns that originated thousands of years ago and beautiful orchids. The admission is free and it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a multitude of flora species.

 

Lincoln Park is a luxury neighborhood in Chicago. Gorgeous homes and the proximity to Lake Michigan make it one of the most desirable in the city. If you are looking to buy or sell a Lincoln Park home, contact the Lincoln Park real estate experts at the Armando Chacon Group for expert advice and help in finding the right home or selling the one you own at the price you seek.