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Irving Park to Mill Ends: Golden Hour to Nightcap

Start at the quiet edges of Irving Park as the afternoon light turns gold, then walk southwest to the center of the city to see the world’s smallest park and end the evening with a drink.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 15:53

    Irving Park

    Find a quiet bench or patch of grass in Irving Park. The park opens at 05:00, so it is accessible well before the sun sets. Let the late winter afternoon settle in as you wait for the light to change.

  2. 16:43

    Mill Ends Park

    Walk southwest from the park toward downtown. Arrive at Mill Ends Park just as the sun dips below the horizon. This tiny patch of land, officially the smallest park in the world, is a whimsical pause before the city lights fully take over.

  3. 17:13

    Luc Lac

    Head to Luc Lac for dinner. This counter-service spot is open for dinner from 4 PM to 11 PM every day, making it a reliable choice after sunset. Order a bowl of pho or a rice noodle bowl to warm up as the evening cools.

  4. 18:03

    Izakaya Kichinto

    Finish the night with a drink at Izakaya Kichinto. As a Japanese restaurant and bar, it serves drinks until late. On January 15th, it is open until 10 PM on weekdays and 11 PM on weekends, offering a calm end to the walk.

Local tip

The walk from Irving Park to Mill Ends Park is about 44 minutes. The route goes southwest through the city. Check the route for the exact path, as the context does not specify street names.

Check before you go

  • Irving Park is open from 05:00 to 24:00.
  • Luc Lac is open for dinner from 4 PM to 11 PM daily.
  • Izakaya Kichinto is open until 10 PM on weekdays (Wed-Thu) and 11 PM on weekends (Fri-Sat) in January.

Worth knowing

  • Izakaya Kichinto is open at 18:03 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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