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Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens

Welcome to the Lincoln Park Conservatory

Step inside and embark on a new adventure in history, ecology and beauty.

Visitors will get to navigate through a lush world of natural beauty. Your visit will take you along paved paths that lead through our four greenhouses:

Palm House: Step into an oasis filled with towering palms, tropical plants, and fruiting trees.

Fern Room: Discover a deep green and serene space showcasing a diverse collection of ferns and cycads. (Visitors should be aware that there are steps up and down when entering and exiting this room).

Orchid House: Features a koi pond with vibrant and delicate collection of orchids, bromeliads, and carnivorous plants.

Show House: Experience our rotating seasonal displays during the Spring and Winter Flower Shows.

Want to learn more about these greenhouses and the Conservatory?

Visit our Conservatory & Gardens page. We hope you enjoy exploring each unique environment. It is free to all visitors with timed-entry tickets. Secure your visit by booking your tickets in advance below:

Suggested Donation: $10 per adult and $5 per child

Your donations support the Conservatory by:

Helping to maintain the historic structure
Providing support for our seasonal shows
Supporting our visitor services staff
Training and supporting the amazing docents who provide tours and programs for visitors

Ticketing questions can be directed to Visitor Services by calling 773-883-PARK (7275) or by visiting our Contact Us page.

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Location & Hours

2391 N Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614

Open: 10am – 4:30pm

Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays

A Warm Climate All-Year Round

We are a working greenhouse and that means we keep our plant collection super happy and healthy by giving them the conditions they love most. So, you can expect it to be warm and humid inside all year round no matter what the weather outside!

Indoor Rain Expected on Rainy Days

That’s right, you just might experience a bit of rain inside the Conservatory. The Lincoln Park Conservancy is partnering with the Chicago Park District and the Chicago Parks Foundation to fundraise and implement a multi-year plan to refurbish the iron and glass structure of the Conservatory, which is in dire need of restoration, modernization and improved accessibility.

Visitor Guidelines

Help us protect our plants for the enjoyment of all visitors: Please Stay on the Public Paths
Some of our paths are narrow and may be wet and slippery: Please Walk and Stay to One Side so that other visitors can pass safely.
There are no coat or bag check facilities; staff and docents will not be responsible for any unattended belongings.
This is a quiet space, please no music or phone calls on speaker.
Children must always be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the Conservatory.
Pets and Emotional Support animals are not allowed in the Conservatory. If you have an ADA compliant service animal, they are welcome to accompany you.
Food is not allowed in the Conservatory. Drinks such as water or coffee are allowed so that they are lidded or resealable.
Please do not feed the koi or toss coins into any of our pools.
There is no smoking or vaping of any kind allowed in the Conservatory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a ticket on the same day I wish to visit?

If tickets are available, yes! Please check back on Eventbrite for availability. It is highly recommended for ease of entry that you make your timed-entry tickets in advance. If you need help, email the Manager of Visitor Services here.

I'm running late, should I make a new timed-entry ticket?

If there’s availability, you may cancel your current timed-entry ticket to create a new one for the next available time. If there’s not, staff will do their best to accommodate you.

Is outside food or drink allowed?

Food and drinks are not permitted inside. Exceptions are made for any resealable or lidded beverages such as coffee or water. Please, no alcohol.

Is photography allowed inside the Lincoln Park Conservatory?

Visitors are welcome to take photos for personal use. Photography Permits are required for any non-commercial/commercial photography/videography. Examples include: weddings, cotillions, engagement, maternity, family, or individual portraits.

Is Parking Available?

Public parking is available for a $30 flat rate in the lot directly North of the Conservatory at 2391 N Stockton Dr. The lot entrance is on Stockton Drive just South of Fullerton Pkwy. It is owned and managed by SP+ Corporation. [See the adjacent map] Parking rates may be higher during special events.

There is also parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo paid lot located at 2400 N. Cannon Drive. There is also free street parking along Stockton Drive.

Public Transportation

CTA bus service on the 151 Sheridan and 156 LaSalle routes stop near the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens at Fullerton Pkwy & Stockton Dr. The 151 and 156 routes also stop adjacent to the North Pond Nature Sanctuary on Stockton Dr at the Arlington, Roslyn, or Wrightwood Ave stops. CTA bus routes 134 and 143 also stop at Roslyn during certain times of the day.

Divvy Bike Sharing Stations

Nearby stations:

Lakeview Avenue & Fullerton Parkway
Cannon Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Lake Shore Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Stockton Drive & Wrightwood Avenue
Inner Lake Shore Drive & Diversey Parkway

Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.

Is the Lincoln Park Conservatory pet-friendly?

Service animals that have been individually trained to perform tasks for visitors with disabilities are the only animals permitted inside the Conservatory. Emotional support animals and pets are not permitted inside due to the number of harmful plants.

Is the Conservatory Wheelchair Accessible?

The Lincoln Park Conservatory does have wheelchair accessibility in all rooms except the Fern Room which has stairs on both ends. The Conservatory front desk team have two wheelchairs available if needed. Conservatory wheelchairs are for use only in the building. All ADA mobility aids are welcome.

During the colder months, is there coat check offered?

There is no coat check at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. Please keep your belongings with you.

Directions

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Welcome to the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Step through the Prairie-style Fullerton gate and enter a hidden garden of unmatched beauty. Only bird songs and the sound of a gentle waterfall break the restful silence. Follow the stone walk encircling the lily pool and discover a pavilion, council ring, and diverse native plantings. This is the vision of landscape architect Alfred Caldwell: a hidden garden for the people of Chicago designed to resemble a river meandering through a great Midwestern prairie.

The Lily Pool gravel pathway on the east side of the site is partially ADA accessible, and visitors should be aware that the stone pathway on the west side includes some steps up and down. Both sides of the path have a slight incline and decline.

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Location & Hours

Open Daily from April 20 to November 20

Location: 125 W. Fullerton Parkway

Hours: 7:30am to 7:30pm or dusk (earliest time) unless otherwise posted

Please view our Events Calendar for daily hours.

Please enjoy this Virtual Tour brought to you by Dietrich Zeigler – Elements of Media Inc.

You can review our blog series which describes the restoration work that we undertook in the Lily Pool.

Visitor Guidelines

STAY ON THE PATHS. Movement in planted areas can permanently damage delicate, rare, expensive, and/or historic plant materials or seedlings that may not be visible at the time of your visit. The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is Lincoln Park’s only National Historic Landmark Garden—please help keep its plant community alive.
Do not walk over or past any roped off areas or trails of the Lily Pool.
Climbing on any of the limestone rock formations, the pavilion, the waterfall or anywhere other than the designated paths is prohibited.
For environmental reasons, no balloon releases or throwing of petals, rice or confetti of any kind is allowed.
No bathing, wading, fishing or other kinds of activities are allowed in the Lily Pool or waterfall.
Do not pick or collect flowers, plants, seeds, or remove any natural elements.
Dogs or other pets and bicycle-riding are not allowed in the Lily Pool.
Picnics or consuming any food in the Lily Pool is prohibited.
DO NOT feed any of the wildlife.
Any graffiti, other vandalism or defacement of the Lily Pool, the grounds, plants, shrubs, trees, and structures will result in ejection and fines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parking

There is also parking available at the Lincoln Park Zoo paid lot located at 2400 N. Cannon Drive. There is also free street parking along Stockton Drive.

Public Transportation

Divvy Bike Sharing Stations

Nearby stations:

Lakeview Avenue & Fullerton Parkway
Cannon Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Lake Shore Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Stockton Drive & Wrightwood Avenue
Inner Lake Shore Drive & Diversey Parkway

Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.

Directions

Site Locations & Hours

North Pond Nature Sanctuary

Location: The 15-acre sanctuary is located in Lincoln Park between Fullerton and Diversey Parkways, and Stockton and Cannon Drives.

Hours: Open Year Round until 11PM

Handicapped Accessibility: The North Pond Nature Sanctuary is handicapped accessible, except for certain mulched shoreline paths and the fly-casting pier.

Visitor Information

Visitor Etiquette

While visiting North Pond Nature Sanctuary, please:

No fishing — the pier is for fly-casting practice only.
Protect habitat by staying on the paths.
Do not pick flowers or remove natural elements.
Dogs and bicycle-riding are not allowed on the shoreline nature trails.
For their own safety, please keep dogs leashed and out of the water.
No swimming or boating allowed.
Keep off ice in winter

Why we ask you not to feed the wildlife

Feeding birds at the Pond is a fun interaction, but harmful in the long run. Human food is not meant for their digestion, and leftovers attract rodents.
Feeding waterfowl can disrupt natural migratory behavior.
Feeding ducks and geese increases their numbers and alters the ecosystem. Huge flocks of these birds pollute the water and litter the lawn with their droppings. When birds are crowded, diseases spread more quickly.
Birds need natural nutrients from a diet of plants, seeds, and insects. Bread and human food are like junk food, filling their stomachs with unhealthy food that can make them sick. It also discourages birds from foraging for natural food.
Feeding causes dependency on people and make birds susceptible to human abuse or harm when they become trusting of everyone they approach.
Feeding wildlife makes them bold. When animals lose their natural fear of humans, it causes uncomfortable, even fearful, encounters with park visitors who do not trust or like such close encounters with wild animals.

Parking

Public parking is available for $28 a day in the lot directly North of the Conservatory at 2391 N Stockton Dr. The lot entrance is on Stockton Dr. just south of Fullerton Pkwy. Street parking may also be available on Stockton or Cannon Drives between Diversey and Fullerton Parkways.

Public Transportation

Divvy Bike Sharing Stations

Directions

Nearby stations:

Lakeview Avenue & Fullerton Parkway
Cannon Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Lake Shore Drive & Fullerton Parkway
Stockton Drive & Wrightwood Avenue
Inner Lake Shore Drive & Diversey Parkway

Visit Divvy Bikes for more information.

Site Locations & Hours

Lincoln Monument & Gardens

Location: In Lincoln Park at North Avenue and Dearborn [North of North Avenue, East of the Chicago History Museum]

Hours: Open year round until 11pm

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Sunshine Playscape

Location: 2611 N Stockton Dr., Chicago, IL 60614. Located just North of North Pond Restaurant

Hours: Open year round. Park closes at 11PM

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August 30

August 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm CDT

Conservatory Hours

August 30 @ 7:30 am - 7:00 pm CDT

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Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens

Welcome to the Lincoln Park Conservatory

Know Before You Go

Location & Hours

Visitor Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Directions

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

Events & Photo Permits

Know Before You Go

Location & Hours

Visitor Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

Directions

Site Locations & Hours

Visitor Information

Visitor Etiquette

Why we ask you not to feed the wildlife

Parking

Public Transportation

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Directions

Site Locations & Hours

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