Connections to Community assignment on the beautiful Chicago neighborhood of East Lincoln Park.

1. Community
East Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park
Rachel Genschoreck, Steven Verderbar, Brian
Hufnus

2. Restaurant in East Lincoln Park: The Taco
Joint
Urban Taqueria and Cantina
Located at 1969 N. Halsted
HIGHLY recommended
For Loyola students to get there, take the red
line to Fullerton and brown line to Armitage;
walk to corner of Halsted and Armitage
Most DELICIOUS items:
Hongos tacos (stewed mushrooms)
Street corn
Baja tacos (tilapia fillet)

3. When and Why We Visited
We visited Lincoln Park on Sunday, October 26 in the
afternoon. We chose this area because Lincoln Park
is one of the most beautiful and cultural places in
Chicago. Besides the gorgeous park itself next to the
pond, there are countless unique restaurants,
beautiful buildings and structures with amazing
architecture, and a feel of a natural environment while
still being in the city.

4. Boundaries/Location
The boundaries of East Lincoln
Park include North Avenue as the
southern border, the lake as the
eastern border, Halsted as the
western border, and Diversey
Parkway as the northern border.
East Lincoln Park is north of the
Gold Coast neighborhood and
south of the Lakeview
neighborhood.
For Loyola students, it is located off
the Fullerton stop on the Red Line
and is about a 20-minute ride from
the Lakeshore campus.

5. Events in East Lincoln Park
Minor events take place in Lincoln Park
including old-fashioned baseball, soccer
scrimmages, and intramural games. Other
minor music festivals and events also occur in
the park weekly.
Lincoln Park Arts and Music Festival
Takes place between June 29 and 30
and features more than 80 artists and a
fantastic art composition. Located off
the Fullerton Red Line stop.
Lincoln Park Zoo
The Lincoln Park Zoo is a major
attraction to the East Lincoln Park area
because the zoo is free of charge and
there are some pretty fantastic animals
there.
Their animal collection
features giraffes, tigers, lions,

6. Demographics
Median age: 32.3 years
City of Chicago: 32.2 years
Median household income: $88,467
City of Chicago: $43,628
Ethnicity: Approximately 87% white; approximately equal numbers of Hispanic,
African American, Asian, or other make up the remaining 13%
City of Chicago: 33% African American, 32% white, 27% Hispanic/Latino, 6%
other

7. Culture of East Lincoln Park
• Lincoln Park is a community that has many unique
shops and stores.
• Affluent community
• Diverse community
• The Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed a great amount
of Lincoln Park.
• Lincoln Park was originally named Lake Park but was
renamed after the assassination of the President

8. Lincoln Park
• Lincoln Park contains the Chicago History Museum, a
rowing canal, and a Theatre on the Lake.
• 1,200 acres of land
• A couple harbors lie within Lincoln Park
• The bike path runs through Lincoln Park

9. Other Restaurants and Shops
Ragstock
Ragstock is a crazy thrift store located off the Belmont Red Line stop. It is a popular place to get
Halloween costumes and decorations.
Elly’s Pancakes
Elly’s Pancakes is located on North Avenue on the Southern edge of Lincoln Park. The breakfast food is
excellent and it is located off the North/Clybourn Red Line stop.
Clarke’s
Located on Lincoln Avenue off the Fullerton Red Line stop. Clarke’s is known for their pub food and
excellent burgers and sandwiches.
RJ Grunt’s
RJ Grunt’s is a historical place to eat in the Chicago area. Great burgers and sandwiches are included
with an awesome brunch on the weekends. It is located across from Lincoln Park on North Lincoln Park
Street. The quickest way there would be to get off at the Fullerton stop and walk the rest of the way.

10. Pictures

11. Bibliography
http://www.chicagoevents.com
http://chicago.metromix.com
http://chicagohealth77.org/characteristics/demographics/
http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Lincoln-Park-Chica

12. Bibliography
• http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com