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Drone Rules for Lincoln Park
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
• United States
Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL, USA
Lat: 41.9255 • Lng: -87.6488
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May 30, 2026 1:05 PM
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• Added Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440 drone prohibition for Lincoln Park with O'Hare Class B, Lincoln Park Zoo gorilla disturbance concern, and IL HB 4001.
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Your proposed edit detailing the drone prohibition in Lincoln Park has been approved. This aligns with Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440, which prohibits operating small unmanned aircraft in city airspace, including city parks. The added context regarding the park's location within O'Hare Class B airspace and the presence of the Lincoln Park Zoo with open-air animal exhibits enhances understanding of the area’s drone flight considerations. The outline has been updated to accurately represent the restricted area.
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| Summary | — | Lincoln Park on Chicago's North Side prohibits all drone operations under Chicago Municipal Code. The park sits along Lake Michigan under O'Hare Class B airspace and includes the Lincoln Park Zoo with open-air animal exhibits. |
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## Drone Rules - Lincoln Park (Chicago) **All drone operations are prohibited** in Lincoln Park under Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440 and Illinois state law HB 4001. ### Airspace / Site Context - Chicago O'Hare (KORD) Class B outer ring extends over North Side Chicago - Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) Class D lies ~15 miles NW - Lake Michigan coastline adjacent to the park; over-water drone flights still require LAANC - Lincoln Park Zoo has open gorilla, lion, and large mammal habitats sensitive to drone noise ### Key Rules - Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440 prohibits all UAS in city parks - Gorillas at Lincoln Park Zoo are known to react aggressively to drone sounds - Illinois HB 4001 independently prohibits UAS over public areas and sporting events - Chicago Police Aviation Unit enforces drone ban; drones confiscated on sight ### Source - Chicago Park District: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/park-rules
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+ ## Drone Rules - Lincoln Park (Chicago) + + **All drone operations are prohibited** in Lincoln Park under Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440 and Illinois state law HB 4001. + + ### Airspace / Site Context + - Chicago O'Hare (KORD) Class B outer ring extends over North Side Chicago + - Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) Class D lies ~15 miles NW + - Lake Michigan coastline adjacent to the park; over-water drone flights still require LAANC + - Lincoln Park Zoo has open gorilla, lion, and large mammal habitats sensitive to drone noise + + ### Key Rules + - Chicago Municipal Code 10-36-440 prohibits all UAS in city parks + - Gorillas at Lincoln Park Zoo are known to react aggressively to drone sounds + - Illinois HB 4001 independently prohibits UAS over public areas and sporting events + - Chicago Police Aviation Unit enforces drone ban; drones confiscated on sight + + ### Source + - Chicago Park District: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/park-rules +