Lincoln Square’s New Public Plaza Is Open Just In Time For Maifest

Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / May 19, 2026

LINCOLN SQUARE — After years of construction, Lincoln Square’s plaza is open to the public — just in time for this year’s Maifest celebration.

The chainlink fence around the plaza just north of the Western Brown Line station was removed Friday to allow neighbors to enjoy its new benches, plantings and lighting, according to Ald. Matt Martin’s (47th) office. Read More Here.