Lincoln Park’s kids and childcare listings include a parent-cooperative preschool, a kids’ art studio and a nonprofit youth recreation club, and below we add classes, playgrounds and shops from other categories. The Old Town Triangle and Armitage areas hold the Menomonee Club, Tutu School and the Old Town School of Folk Music. Clark Street near Fullerton has The Paintbrush, and Park West Cooperative Nursery is on Bissell. For CPS preschool, see the schools category.
Top picks
- Park West Cooperative Nursery School — a parent-cooperative preschool on Bissell Street, open since 1971.
- The Paintbrush — a kids’ art studio on Clark Street with classes, after-school programs and a summer art camp for ages 4 to 10.
- The Menomonee Club — a nonprofit youth recreation organization offering judo, fencing and drop-off gym nights.
- Tutu School — children’s ballet on Armitage, from Baby Ballet at 6 months to ages 8.
- Old Town School of Folk Music — music classes for kids, including Wiggleworms for babies and toddlers.
- Lincoln Park Zoo — free admission and more than 1,100 animals.
- Supera Park — a mini-park on Racine known for its pirate-ship playground.
- Play Toys and Books — toys, books and gifts for babies through tweens on Lincoln Avenue.
For more family outings, see our guide to kid-friendly Lincoln Park.
