Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is a residential city in Wayne County that stretches along the Detroit River. The community includes multiple parks and neighborhoods spread across its residential areas.

The area was originally Potawatomi hunting grounds until 1776 when tribal leaders transferred 4000 acres to Pierre St. Cosme. This marked the start of French settlement in the region.

Street names and buildings honor French settlers such as LeBlanc and German immigrants like Quandt who shaped the community. Walking through the neighborhoods reveals how these groups left their mark on the local identity.

The Lincoln Park Shopping Center and Lincoln Park Plaza serve as the main retail destinations for visitors and residents. Plan your visit to explore the shopping areas and residential neighborhoods at your own pace.

Council Point Park marks the location where Chief Pontiac gathered Native American leaders in 1763 to discuss resistance against British expansion. This spot serves as a reminder of an important moment of tribal unity.

Location: Wayne County

Inception: 1925

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Part of: Downriver

Shares border with: Detroit

Website: http://lincolnpark.govoffice.com

GPS coordinates: 42.24361,-83.18083

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:02