Lincoln Park, Portland

Name: Lincoln Park
Address: 139 Federal St, Portland, 04101-4399, United States
Telephone: +1 207-874-8493

#24 among attractions in Portland

Relax in park, Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities

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Lincoln Park is a 1.8-acre urban park in downtown Portland, Maine. Created in 1866 following the 1866 Great Fire which burned down most of the buildings of Portland, it was named in honor of former President Abraham Lincoln. It is bounded by Congress, Pearl, Federal and Market streets. The park was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. ()

Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Elevation: 49 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°39'35"N, 70°15'16"W

Address

139 Federal StDowntown PortlandPortland 04101-4399 United States

Contact

+1 207-874-8493

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Lincoln Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cross Insurance Arena, Time and Temperature Building, Monument Square, Portland Museum of Art.

0.4 miSW
Sport venue, Theater, Sport
Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
10 min walk • Cross Insurance Arena is a multi-purpose arena located in Portland, Maine. Built in 1977, at a cost of US$8 million, it is the home arena for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
~1500 ftSW
Cycling, Bike path
Time and Temperature Building, Portland
8 min walk • The Time and Temperature Building, originally known as the Chapman Building, and officially 477 Congress Street, is a fourteen-story office building in downtown Portland, Maine.
~1250 ftSW
Square
Monument Square, Portland
7 min walk • Monument Square is a town square located in downtown Portland, Maine, about halfway between the East Bayside and Old Port neighorhoods.
0.6 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Performing arts
Portland Museum of Art, Portland
15 min walk • The Portland Museum of Art, or PMA, is the largest and oldest public art institution in the U.S. state of Maine. Founded as the Portland Society of Art in 1882. It is located in the downtown area known as The Arts District in Portland, Maine.
~770 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Portland
4 min walk • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a historic cathedral at 307 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that serves as seat of the Diocese of Portland. The pastor is Bishop Robert Deeley, and the rector is Father Seamus Griesbach.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Music venue, Theater
State Theatre, Portland
16 min walk • The State Theatre is a historic theater located at 609 Congress Street in downtown Portland, Maine, which features a combination of Moorish and Art Deco architecture. It reopened as a 1,870-seat performing arts venue in 2010.
~1260 ftW
Museum, History museum
Maine Historical Society, Portland
7 min walk • The Maine Historical Society is the official state historical society of Maine. It is located at 489 Congress Street in downtown Portland.
~1090 ftSW
Church
First Parish Church, Portland
6 min walk • First Parish Church is an historic church at 425 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Built in 1825 for a congregation established in 1674, it is the oldest church building in the city, and one of its finest examples of Federal period architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~760 ftW
City hall
Portland City Hall, Portland
4 min walk • Portland City Hall is the center of city government in Portland, Maine. It is located at 389 Congress Street, and is set in a prominent rise, anchoring a cluster of civic buildings at the eastern end of Portland's downtown.
~820 ftW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Theater
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
4 min walk • Merrill Auditorium is a 1,908-seat auditorium located in Portland, Maine, United States. Originally known as Portland City Hall Auditorium, it is located in the eastern section of Portland City Hall.
~1510 ftNE
Cemetery
Eastern Cemetery, Portland
8 min walk • Eastern Cemetery is a historic cemetery at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Congress Street in the East Bayside neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Established in 1668, it is the city's oldest historic site, and has more than 4,000 marked graves. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lincoln Park?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Portland (2 min walk), Pullen Fountain, Portland (2 min walk), Franklin Towers, Portland (4 min walk), Portland City Hall, Portland (4 min walk).

How to get to Lincoln Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lincoln Park:

Bus

City Hall - Congress St. • Lines: 9B (4 min walk)
City Hall • Lines: 9A (4 min walk)

Ferry

Casco Bay Lines Ferry Terminal (11 min walk)