Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania
Lincoln Park is a community of 1,801 people in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Lincoln Park
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alvernia University, Penn Street Bridge, GoggleWorks and John Updike Childhood Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Lincoln Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park is a census-designated place in Spring and Cumru Townships in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located between the community of West Wyomissing and the borough of Shillington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,615 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Alvernia University
School · 2.8 mi
Catholic university in Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Shocktoberfest
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
Annual haunted event in Pennsylvania
Museums and landmarks15
GoggleWorks
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
John Updike Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Childhood home of American novelist and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike
Keystone Hook and Ladder Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic fire station located at Reading, Pennsylvania
Liberty Fire Company No. 5
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Fire station in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Log House, Hiester House and Market Annex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Hendel Brothers, Sons and Company Hat Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Reading Hardware Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Reading Hardware Company Butt Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
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Reading Public Museum
Museum · 2.1 mi
Museum in West Reading, Pennsylvania
Evans Grist Mill
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
960 Old Wyomissing Road, Wyomissing
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Beverly Hills Tavern
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
710 Old Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring
Mo-We 15:00-24:00, Th 15:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 10:00-24:00
Lilli's Ranch House & Creamery
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
2738 Penn Avenue, West Lawn
Mo 07:00-15:00; Tu-Su 07:00-20:00
Schaylor Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
2390 Lancaster Pike, Shillington
Mo off; Tu-We,Su 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
West Wyomissing Fire Company Social Quarters
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
2160 Cleveland Avenue, West Lawn
Mo 16:00-23:00; Tu-Th,Su 12:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00
Dosie Dough
Cafe · Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
1405 Penn Avenue, Wyomissing
Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Great China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
2675 Shillington Road, Sinking Spring
Mo-Th 11:00-21:15; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:15; Su 12:00-21:15
Lincoln Park Fire Company
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
310 Old Fritztown Road, Reading
Mo-We off; Th,Sa 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
New York Bagelry
Restaurant · 1.0 mi
2720 Penn Avenue, West Lawn
Mo-Fr 05:30-18:00; Sa 05:30-16:00; Su
10 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Saint John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
420 Holland Street, Shillington
Saint Peter's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.4 mi
2901 Curtis Road, West Lawn
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare1
Map of Lincoln Park
128 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 57°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Spaatz Fld (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Berks County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Reading Municipal Airport (RDG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- West Lawn 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Springmont 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Wyomissing 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Kenhorst 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Colony Park 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Grill 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Reading 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Flying Hills 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hyde Park 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Fox Chase 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Keystone HnL, Smallbones, CC0
- Speckled Hen Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- JOHN UPDIKE CHILDHOOD HOME, SHILLINGTON, BERKS COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liberty No 5 Reading PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Goggle Works, Smallbones, CC0
- Hendel Hat Factory Reading, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Hardware District, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Hardware Butt Works, Smallbones, CC0
- 2022-08-24 15 36 51 View east along U.S. Route 422 Business (Penn Street) between U.S. Route 422 (West Shore Bypass) and Second Street in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Reading Art Museum, Smallbones, CC0
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