Howell Park, Evanston, IL

Howell Park in Evanston features 3.2 acres of open space with a playground, two lighted tennis courts, and a basketball court. A paved walking loop circles the park, connecting to the larger North Shore Channel Trail system that runs north-south along the waterway. Mature trees line the perimeter, providing shade for picnic areas with tables and grills. The park sits two blocks east of the Metra Union Pacific North Line tracks and one mile west of Lake Michigan, placing residents within a ten-minute walk of downtown Evanston shops and restaurants. Daily Evanston Transit Authority bus routes stop at the adjacent intersection of Florence Avenue and Sheridan Road. During summer months, the tennis courts host Evanston Recreation Department adult leagues, while the playground equipment, updated in 2019, serves children up to age twelve. Nearby residents also use the open lawn for informal soccer and frisbee.