Where is Lincoln Park, Michigan, USA?

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Where is Lincoln Park Located? - Lincoln Park is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Lincoln Park lies between 45.7762463 Degrees North latitudes and 111.1770945 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lincoln Park, Michigan

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Where is Lincoln Park?: The Google Map showing the location of Lincoln Park in the U.S. state of Michigan.

Where is Lincoln Park Located?

Lincoln Park is a city located in the Wayne County of Michigan, United States. Lincoln Park lies between 45.7762463 Degrees North latitudes and 111.1770945 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lincoln Park city is 40245 people and the city has a total area of 5.84 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lincoln Park, Michigan Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityLincoln Park
CountyWayne County
StateMichigan
State CapitalLansing
US RegionMidwestern United States (Great Lakes Region)
Latitude42.2506° N
Longitude83.1785° W
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Land Area5.88 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area5.88 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)40,245
Population Density6,845 per sq mi
ZIP Code48146
Area Code(s)313
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code26-48040
Congressional DistrictMichigan's 13th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Lincoln Park

CategoryDetails
Airport NameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA CodeDTW
PortPort of Detroit (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 75, Interstate 94, U.S. Route 24, M-85
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak station available in Detroit
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSMART Bus regional transit
  • Interstate 75 provides north-south access through the Downriver Detroit metropolitan area.
  • Interstate 94 connects Lincoln Park with Detroit, Ann Arbor, and regional transportation corridors.
  • SMART Bus provides public transportation connections throughout Wayne and Oakland counties.
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport provides domestic and international air service approximately 15 miles west of the city.

Top Places to Visit in Lincoln Park, Michigan

Landmark NameType
Council Point ParkCommunity Park
Lincoln Park Historical MuseumHistory Museum
Memorial ParkRecreation Park
Southfield Road Shopping DistrictCommercial Area
Heritage Park (nearby)Regional Park
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (nearby)Wildlife Area
Ford Rouge Factory Tour (nearby)Industrial Attraction
Greenfield Village (nearby)Historic Attraction
Henry Ford Museum (nearby)Museum
River Rouge Park (nearby)Urban Park

Driving Distances from Lincoln Park, Michigan to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
DetroitMichigan1020 minutes
DearbornMichigan615 minutes
WyandotteMichigan510 minutes
SouthgateMichigan410 minutes
Ann ArborMichigan4550 minutes
PontiacMichigan4550 minutes
WindsorOntario, Canada1530 minutes
LansingMichigan901 hour 30 minutes
ToledoOhio551 hour
ClevelandOhio1702 hours 40 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Lincoln Park, Michigan

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Henry Ford CollegePublicCommunity CollegeHealthcare, technology, business, skilled trades, and transfer programs
Wayne County Community College DistrictPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, associate degrees, and workforce programs
University of Michigan–DearbornPublicUniversityEngineering, business, education, and research programs
Wayne State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, business, and liberal arts
University of Detroit MercyPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, law, engineering, business, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Lincoln Park, Michigan

Lincoln Park is located in the Downriver area of southeastern Michigan near the Detroit River and Lake Erie. Nearby water resources include the Detroit River, Ecorse Creek, Rouge River, and Lake Erie. These waterways support shipping, recreation, fishing, wildlife habitat, and regional environmental programs.

Stadiums in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park features several athletic facilities, including Lincoln Park High School's football stadium, city recreation fields, and nearby Downriver sports complexes. These venues host football, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, and community sporting events.

Lincoln Park, Michigan — Key Historical Facts

  • Lincoln Park was originally settled in the nineteenth century and developed as an industrial community in the Detroit metropolitan area.
  • The city was incorporated as a village in 1921 and became a city in 1925.
  • Lincoln Park grew rapidly during the twentieth century due to the expansion of the automotive industry and nearby manufacturing plants.
  • The city's location near the Detroit River and major industrial centers contributed to its residential and economic development.
  • Today, Lincoln Park is a suburban Downriver community known for its neighborhoods, parks, local businesses, and connection to the greater Detroit region.

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