Burnham Shores Park, Evanston, IL

Burnham Shores Park occupies a 22-acre lakefront site at the foot of Burnham Place, giving residents direct access to Lake Michigan’s shoreline. The park features a 0.7-mile crushed-stone path that connects to Evanston’s broader lakefront trail system, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel continuously to downtown Chicago. Two picnic groves equipped with grills and tables sit near a children’s playground surfaced with wood chips. A sand volleyball court and two lighted tennis courts provide additional activity options, while an adjacent parking lot with 150 spaces reduces street congestion for nearby households. Mature cottonwood and maple trees frame open lawns that slope gently toward the water, creating unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline. Restrooms and seasonal drinking fountains are located at the main entrance on Sheridan Road, and a nearby Metra station at Main Street places the park within a ten-minute walk of commuter rail service to the Loop.

Fishing Playground Restrooms Sailing Tennis Courts