North Pond Nature Sanctuary is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

1. North Pond Nature Sanctuary

8.7
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL
Lake · 15 tips and reviews

Jimmy S.Jimmy Spencer Jr: Great stress break during a stressful day of work or perfect to stroll by on my way to the lake. Love this pond.

venessa t.venessa tarbell: Look for ducklings in the spring. The path by the pond is tranquil and relaxing, especially if you've been bumping elbows at the zoo or nature museum.

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: The second best pond in Chicago. A great variety of birds and foliage greet you on the laps you run around this place.

Gethsemane Garden Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

2. Gethsemane Garden Center

9.2
5739 N Clark St (btwn Edgewater Ave & Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Garden Center · Edgewater · 40 tips and reviews

Dara C.Dara Crowfoot: Don't forget to show your kids the fish pond inside the green house at Gethsemene.

Chris K.Chris King: Check out the indoor fish pond! Very cool!

Douglas B.Douglas Bermudez: Great staff! Very knowledgeable of all things plants. Can't wait to get my first bonsai here.

Nature Boardwalk is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

3. Nature Boardwalk

9.4
2001 N Clark St (btwn W Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Lincoln Park · 22 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: Chicago's beautiful South Pond. A wonderful place for a stroll to see turtles, bluegill, herons, and ducks. It really bursts to life in the summer.

Kimberly W.Kimberly Wolfson: One of my favorite spots in Chicago. I take a lot of walks through this boardwalk. It's a good place to collect my thoughts, meditate, check out amazing views of Chicago, and soak up the sun.

Hazel G.Hazel Garcia Cristan: A Park worker told me the composite boards get very HOT ... especially on days with no cloud cover ... so avoid walking your dog here on very hot sunny days to protect his paws.

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

4. Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

8.8
210 W Fullerton Ave (at Cannon Dr), Chicago, IL
Scenic Lookout · Lincoln Park · 18 tips and reviews

Jonathan F.Jonathan Ferrera: A wonderfully, beautiful pond hidden away. It shows off examples of prairie-style architecture designed by its namesake.

Chicago Park DistrictChicago Park District: The Lily Pool officially opens for the season on Sat., April 21. Free docent tours are available Fridays 1 - 4pm, Saturdays 9am - noon & 1 - 4pm, Sundays 1 - 4pm; starting every hour & half hour.

Ted R.Ted Reilly: Perfect for a quiet stroll

McKinley Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

5. McKinley Park

8.3
2210 W Pershing Rd (btwn S. Damen Ave. and S. Western Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Park · McKinley Park · 11 tips and reviews

Agent M.Agent M: My fav local running spot. One full lap around is 1 miles. Lap around and running into pond and back out is 1.5.

Charles S.Charles Sneed: Great place to take a stroll. The pond, flowers and vegetation are pleasant to look at.

Bre M.Bre Mendoza: A great park, has variety, soccer, tennis, games for children, lake and ducks and lots of green area for walking or rest ...

Indian Boundary Park & Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

6. Indian Boundary Park & Cultural Center

8.2
2500 W Lunt Ave (at Campbell St.), Chicago, IL
Park · West Ridge · 16 tips and reviews

Merly p.Merly payne: My pup loves to walk around the pond and the field house is cute.

ダ二エル エ.ダ二エル エベル: Please don't feed the animals, especially the waterfowl -- they'll get too fat to fly and won't be able migrate. Seriously. It's harmful to their health.

Time Out Chicago KidsTime Out Chicago Kids: Indian Boundary Park is nominated for Best Playground in our Hipsqueak Awards, vote now at timeoutchicagokids.com/awards!

Lincoln Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

7. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews

Meagan F.Meagan Fowler: The view from the foot bridge in the middle of South Pond is excellent!

Terrass M.Terrass Misher: I love this park. Trails, beach, zoo, and great food close by

30 Minutes Or Less30 Minutes Or Less: Don’t bother looking for a mosh pit. You're here for the fresh air, not the band. #DontBlowIt

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

8. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.4
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Garden · East Garfield Park · 74 tips and reviews

Abby B.Abby Brown: Free entry, donation suggested. One of my favorite places in the city. The back garden and pond are the highlight. Urban oasis.

Jamie P.Jamie Pitman: A hidden gem in the city and it's free (free parking too!). Giant green house with a lot of plants and a huge back yard with a pond.

AdleyAdley: Yay what a beautiful flower conservatory! Love the succulent part. Free entrance..

RPM Seafood is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

9. RPM Seafood

9.1
317 N. Clark, Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 6 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Strawberries & Crème Brûlée (Strawberry Sorbet)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Banana Cream Napoleon (Warm Caramel, Phyllo, Whipped Cream)

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Halibut Fish & Chips (Sauce Gribiche, Cornichon)

Café Brauer is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

10. Café Brauer

7.8
2021 N Stockton Dr (Armitage), Chicago, IL
Café · Lincoln Park · 8 tips and reviews

Taufiq H.Taufiq Hab: Indeed a hidden gem. Looks out onto a pond. Great pricing on bfasts. Friendly smiling servers

Roe J.Roe Johnson: Very scenic views but the prices are crazy!

Akilnathan L.Akilnathan Logeswaran: The perfect wedding venue!

Armand's Victory Tap is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

11. Armand's Victory Tap

9.1
1416 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · South Loop · 7 tips and reviews

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Some of the best service I've ever had! Everyone was so friendly! Gorgeous interior. Loved the On Tap Pinot Noir and the rolled eggplant app. Can't wait to come back when we are hungrier!

Honey L.Honey Little: Get the meatballs!!!

Zenaida S.Zenaida Samaniego: Great food, great service,

North Pond is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

12. North Pond

8.4
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 41 tips and reviews

Dustin M.Dustin McQuary: Phenomenal restaurant for any special occasion. One of the best places in Chicago. Be sure to get a table in the front room overlooking the pond.

David H.David Hohman: The food was excellent at every course! Ambience was lovely, and the service was first rate.. I highly recommend this restaurant!

TripExpertTripExpert: Nature in the city! "Sherman cultivates close relationships with local farmers...(dishes) which change according to what's fresh, delicious and in season." -BlackBook on TripExpert Read more.

Lincoln Park Zoo is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

13. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews

Pierre V.Pierre Valade: Part yoga pavilion, part outdoor classroom, the South Pond Pavilion at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo is a stunning architectural statement located along the Zoo's new Nature Boardwalk.

Lisa S.Lisa Schorp: Lots of fun and love all the animals. Great for everyone

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.

Via Carducci La Sorella is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

14. Via Carducci La Sorella

8.4
1928 W Division St (at Winchester Ave.), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Wicker Park · 19 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie Lynn: Lasagna, Santa Lucia pasta, cannoli. All yum. The service was great and Giovanni the owner was super kind.

z t.z the letter: the Rotini Santa Lucia is delicious. also enjoy the Margherita pizza

Ana A.Ana Arrendale: The service the wine the pasta all on point

Prime & Provisions is one of The 15 Best Places for Ponds in Chicago.

15. Prime & Provisions

8.6
222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · The Loop · 37 tips and reviews

Sofia C.Sofia Case: Tasting menu is delicious and completely worth it ❤️ Duck & black truffle for the win!

Diego R.Diego Reynoso: Great food everything from the steaks to the incredible smores desert (a must do)

Redeye ChicagoRedeye Chicago: A steakhouse’s reason for being is typically the beef. But what you really want is the fried chicken. The crust glinted with salt and was adorned with candied orange zest and flecks of rosemary. Read more.