Sheffield Garden Walk

July 19th - 20th

Sheffield & Webster Streets

This is one of my favorite events in the summer.  Stroll through the tree lined streets of Lincoln Park and view over 80 beautiful gardens, listen to some music, eat and drink.  There is also a place for the kids to have fun with pony rides, a kiddie ferris wheel and more.

While you are out and about in the neighborhood check out some of the cool stores on Armitage Avenue.  I highly suggest Art Effect, it has some unique fun items and this weekend they will be having a SALE.

Come out and enjoy one of Chicago's hip neighborhood!

ALFRED CALDWELL LILY POOL

"A cool, refreshing, clear place of trees and stones and running water."

  Alfred Caldwell

This is truly a hidden treasure in the city of Chicago.  If you want a place to get away and find some peace visit the Lily Pool.  You will hear the sounds of chirping birds and cool refreshing waterfalls.

This site was originally a Victorian Garden in 1889 filled with tropical plants and lily ponds.  When  Victorian Gardens were no longer the "in thing" the garden lost it's magic.  In 1936 Alfred Caldwell designed this area to represent a river going through a Midwestern prairie.

The neat part is that it is located 1 block from the beach and next to the Lincoln Park Zoo.  A place to end your day at the beach and zoo!

During mid May through October you can join a free tour on Friday's - Sunday's.  Click Here for details.

If you are a resident of Chicago and have not yet discovered this gem...do so soon!
Visitors take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and come and relax!

Located:  Fullerton Parkway between Stockton & Cannon Drive
Hours:     7:30 AM to dusk from mid April to mid November