Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Lily Pool Free Docent Tours run through October 28: Fridays from 1 - 4 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1 – 4 p.m. Sundays 1 - 4 p.m. The tours start every hour and every half hour.

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    (312) 742-7529

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    chicagoparkdistrict.com

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    Scenic Lookout

Address

210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr) Chicago , IL 60614 United States

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fresh air hidden gem quiet city park ponds states
Jonathan Ferrera

A wonderfully, beautiful pond hidden away. It shows off examples of prairie-style architecture designed by its namesake.

Chicago Park District

The Lily Pool officially opens for the season on Sat., April 21. Free docent tours are available Fridays 1 - 4pm, Saturdays 9am - noon & 1 - 4pm, Sundays 1 - 4pm; starting every hour & half hour.

Jimmy Spencer Jr

Great zen spot right in heart of Lincoln Park . Steps from LP Zoo and 2 minutes from the lake . Take a few minutes and chill here on a rainy day. Love it.

Colin Lord

Beautiful little park that will make you forget you're in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the United States !

Andre Chan

This place is the best to go when you are needing to get away from the city it is a gym with in the city

Peter Harders

A magical serene retreat within Lincoln Park . A must see with plenty of places to sit and collect your thoughts.

Rick Bendix

My wife and I arrived after a long, hot walk at 3:00 pm on Friday, July 5 only to be told by rude “volunteers” that we could not enter because the space (a public park ) had been reserved for a wedding

Jeff Carter

Relaxing oasis in the city . Beautiful all times of the year

Yvonne Hortillo

bring off lotion or citronella candle. otherwise, a beautiful, tranquil pocket in busy lincoln park .

Gina Driskell

A great hidden treasure a very serene spot.

Matthew Taub

One of the best secrets in Chicago

Megan Riley

It's very peaceful and serene.

Andre Chan

Best place for the soul

Saif Dia

Take a break here.

Tom M

Fresh air and Nature

Ted Reilly

Perfect for a quiet stroll

Rachael Benbrook

Such a good place to read a book and get sun!!

Michael Conwell

Beautiful place

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Perfect place for a romantic stroll, lounge with a good book, or walk your dog. - RicoSuave

9.5
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One of my favorite spots in Chicago. I take a lot of walks through this boardwalk. It's a good place to collect my thoughts, meditate, check out amazing views of Chicago, and soak up the sun. - Kimberly Wolfson

7.6
Garden
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Find peace in this place. Take a seat on a bench or grab a blanket and lay on the grass either way find your inner peace! - Rachelle Bayan

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Hidden gem for an amazing skyline view day or night! - Lindsay

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A perfect spot to take a photo of the Chicago skyline. - James Sullivan

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There are canoe launches just above and below the dam, though the river above the dam isn't deep enough for paddling unless there's been a significant amount of rain. - Paul Lester

9.2
Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo

Plenty to see, great scenery and pretty informative signs at the exhibits. Overall is a great experience. - Carlos Llamacho

9.1
Waterfront
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So beautiful and easy to get to right outside of the city. Had wonderful views of the city and of course of the water. - Michael Morgan

9.0
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The butterfly exhibit is great, and free parking in front of the museum. Great Green Theme museum. There are so many things to like. - Debbie W