Fullerton Park, Evanston, IL

Fullerton Park occupies 12 acres at the intersection of Fullerton and McDaniel avenues in northwest Evanston. A paved loop path circles the park’s central lawn, connecting to the city’s 15-mile Green Bay Trail network that extends north to Highland Park and south to the Chicago border. The park includes a playground with rubber surfacing, six lighted tennis courts, two full-court basketball courts, and a fenced dog run. Picnic tables and grills are clustered near the south end, while a baseball diamond with bleachers occupies the northeast corner. Mature oaks and maples line the perimeter, providing shade for the paths and open play areas. The park sits three blocks east of the Central Street Metra station and one block west of Central Street’s retail corridor, which contains grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants. Street parking is available along both Fullerton and McDaniel avenues, and a Divvy bike-share station is located at the park’s southeast entrance.