Lincoln Park green space with bronze Wizard of Oz statues honoring author L. Frank Baum, who lived in Chicago while writing the series. 📍 2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA · ⭐ 4.7 (2232 reviews)
Named for L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard of Oz, who lived in Chicago while writing much of the series, this Lincoln Park green space leans fully into its namesake. Bronze statues of Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion are scattered through the park, making it one of the most distinctive photo-quest stops in the city and a genuine favorite for families with kids. Beyond the statues, there's a full playground, open lawn for a picnic, and enough shade to make it a comfortable stop on a hot Chicago afternoon. It's a five-minute walk from Sandbox VR and several well-reviewed restaurants along Lincoln Avenue, so it slots easily into a longer Lincoln Park loop. Few first-time visitors know Chicago has a Wizard of Oz park at all, which is exactly what makes finding it feel like a real discovery.
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