Lincoln Park Zoo Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 1.19 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on North Pond
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 01068910 — Mousam River at Route 4 near Sanford, Maine · 1.4 mi from North Pond
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lincoln Park Zoo
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | North Pond |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (37236 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 41.921703, -87.633640 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cook County |
| Phone | (312) 742-2000 |
Lincoln Park Zoo is a boat launch providing access to North Pond in Chicago, Illinois at coordinates 41.92170, -87.63364. Rated 4.6/5 based on 37236 Google reviews.
Lincoln Park Zoo is a boat launch on North Pond in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Park Zoo
How is Lincoln Park Zoo rated?
Lincoln Park Zoo has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 37236 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Lincoln Park Zoo access?
Lincoln Park Zoo provides boat launch access to North Pond in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I get to Lincoln Park Zoo?
Lincoln Park Zoo is located at coordinates 41.921703, -87.633640 in Chicago, Illinois. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.