Chicago just edged Cape Town, South Africa (82%) in the ranking. The top five is rounded out by Sydney, Australia (79%), ...

Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscaping genius most famous for his design of Central Park in New York and Jackson and Washington Parks in ...

Whether you're strolling beneath canopies of century-old trees or savoring the tranquility of its scenic waterfront trails, Lincoln Park captures the essence of Chicago at its most inviting.