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    Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

    54 Reviews
    #86 of 638 things to do in Chicago
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    Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water, Nature & Wildlife Areas
    Closed Now: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
    Fullerton Avenue, between N. Cannon and N. Stockton, between North Cannon Drive and North Stockon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
    Open today: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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    “prairie style”(5 reviews)
    “lincoln park zoo”(17 reviews)
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    Reviewed July 22, 2018
    oasis

    Oasis in the big city. Always different , great place for meditation. Quiet and verty interesting experience of nature. Lots of ducks, fish. And you can get to the back door of the Zoo from there.

    Thank Agamaster
    Reviewed July 17, 2018
    Located near the zoo

    Must see prairie style garden adjacent to zoo. This is a hidden gem as Alfred Caldwell was a student of Jens Jenson who designed the west side park system of Chicago. It is a relaxing space to spend time and enjoy.

    Thank RusPat_704
    Reviewed May 21, 2018
    I could spend the day here

    So peaceful. Just wonder through on your way to or from the Zoo. If you have time just sit for awhile. Take in nature and the moment. So relaxing, so pretty.

    Thank john b
    Reviewed February 1, 2018
    Peaceful and tranquil

    Some family came to visit us from out of town in August, and we took them to the Lincoln Park Zoo. Afterwards, we randomly stumbled upon this gem inside the park. The beautiful lily pond is tucked away in a quiet corner of the park...More

    Thank pingaroo
    Reviewed September 7, 2017
    Poorly maintained ...

    Maybe it is because we just came from the hyper-maintained conservatory, but we found this park to be overgrown with weeds and the like, a bit dangerous and deserted. It looked good from the gate, but once we ventured inside, we quickly became restless and...More

    1  Thank Bryan H
    Reviewed August 13, 2017
    Beautiful and Peaceful Spot In the City

    Just a nice, quiet and beautiful spot in the city. Prairie style landscaping. They also offer tours of the gardens. I may not go out of my way as a tourist to visit, but as a resident, it's a nice way to spend some time.

    Thank KrisK_8
    Reviewed August 9, 2017 via mobile
    Peaceful

    We stopped in here after the Lincoln Park Zoo and on the way to the beach. It's a nice, quiet place away from crowds. There's not a lot to it, but if you need a quick breather this is a great place to grab one.

    Thank Brian F
    Reviewed July 31, 2017
    Peaceful

    Free, came here after visiting the Lincoln Park conservatory. Saw birds fishing out the pool. Good place to sit and ponder.

    Thank gggg1234
    Reviewed July 29, 2017
    Quiet hidden oasis in the city

    We enjoyed walking around the lily pool enjoying the quiet and solitude of nature in the city. There were docents that gave free tours - but we strolled on our own. Go slowly and look for turtles in the pool. We spent about 20 minutes...More

    Thank Diane K
    Reviewed July 8, 2017
    Beautiful, tranquil and lush

    If you have a few hours to spare, do yourself a favour and spend at least 30 minutes here. We loved it on a weekday morning and pretty much had the space to ourselves. It is like a small oasis and truly beautiful. We heard...More

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