Fitzsimons Park, Evanston, IL

Fitzsimons Park spans 15 acres in northwest Evanston and includes a playground, basketball courts, and two lighted baseball fields. A 0.6-mile paved loop circles the grounds and connects to the North Shore Channel Trail, allowing residents to reach downtown Evanston or Wilmette without crossing major streets. Mature trees line the northern edge, providing shade along the walking path and sheltering the picnic area. The park sits within two blocks of Central Street’s retail corridor, where the Metra Union Pacific North line station offers a 25-minute ride to the Loop. Seasonal programming through the Evanston Recreation Department schedules youth baseball and adult fitness classes on the fields and open lawn. Public restrooms and drinking fountains operate from April through October. Street parking surrounds the park on three sides, and the adjacent residential blocks feature sidewalks that lead directly to the entrances.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields Tennis Courts