And, find the big stage shows and get theater recommendations. Plus, get the scoop on hot dining spots and hip bars and clubs. Lincoln Park is the largest metropolitan park in the United States, covering thousands of acres of lakefront. Soft gravel and parallel paved paths wind through the entire park, providing routes for the bicyclists, joggers and inline skaters. Pedestrian tunnels and bridges make crossing Lake Shore Drive by foot easy and safe.
Locals bring barbecue grills, kites and beach blankets out to the grassy meadows.
Dogs and their owners gather to meet and greet each other. Cross-country skiers traverse its flat fields. In the summer, baseball, softball, football, soccer, bocce ball, horseshoes, golf and tennis are popular throughout the park. An archery range is located at the east side of Belmont Harbor on Belmont Harbor Drive. Joggers and walkers can follow many footpaths.