Alexander Park, Evanston, IL

Alexander Park in Evanston features a 2.6-mile paved loop trail that connects to the North Shore Channel Trail, allowing residents to reach the lakefront or downtown Evanston without driving. The park includes two lighted baseball diamonds, a football field, a playground with accessible equipment, and an outdoor fitness area with pull-up bars and balance equipment. A restored prairie section between the ball fields and the channel provides habitat for local birds and pollinators, while mature cottonwood and maple trees offer shade along the walking paths. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and picnic shelters are located near the parking lot on the park’s north side. The park sits two blocks from Central Street’s shops and the Metra Union Pacific North Line station, and is a short walk from Lincolnwood Elementary School.

Playground