Elks Park, Evanston, IL

Elks Park occupies a compact 6.3-acre site in central Evanston, bounded by Main Street, Dewey Avenue, and Elks Park Drive. Two lighted tennis courts and an adjacent basketball court sit along the Main Street edge, while the park’s central lawn provides space for informal field sports. A 0.3-mile asphalt loop path circles the perimeter, linking to the city’s broader sidewalk network and allowing residents to reach downtown Evanston or the CTA Purple Line at Main Street within a ten-minute walk. Mature oak and maple trees line the western boundary, offering shade to a small picnic grove equipped with grills and tables. Restrooms and a seasonal drinking fountain are located near the tennis courts. The park is maintained by the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department, which schedules youth tennis lessons and adult pickleball on weekday evenings. Its central location places residents within a short walk of grocery stores on Chicago Avenue and the restaurants and shops along Main Street.

Baseball Diamonds Playground Softball Fields