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Lincoln Park Conservatory
By GHung Wittler at Citysearch July 02, 2011
There are secret gardenscapes near Stockton Drive and Fullerton Avenue, by Lake Michigan at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. You can walk in and wander from a tropical rainforest paradise into the Palm House, then visit the Orchid House and meander to the Flower Showroom. Be ready to look for the goldfish and koi ponds. You will also find exotic specimens and century-old trees at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, a refuge from the urban jungle and a sub-tropical oasis. ...read more
Chicago Park District Parks & Playgrounds
By genac012 at Citysearch June 22, 2010
The staff need to learn how to talk to people and not yell or give attitude when someone is not wearing a bathing suit to the pool. Also, set rules, not have someone say one thing is okay to do in the 1st shift then the 2nd shift do another thing different, get your rules together! ...read more
Lincoln Park Conservatory
By AngelHugs at Citysearch January 19, 2010
Just thinking of this place relaxes me. It is beautiful and warm. There's a palm room, a fern room, and orchid room, and a special exhibit room. Parking is challenging as it's right next to the zoo but if you go during the day when kids are in school it's possible, perhaps up by the Notebaert Nature Museum. There are paid lots and also CTA buses. While you are in the area you can check out the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum which has a butterfly haven, North Pond nature concervancy, and also the Alfred Caldwell Lilly Pool as long as it's not winter. Enjoy.... ...read more
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