James Park, Evanston, IL

James Park in Evanston covers 40 acres with multiple soccer fields, baseball diamonds, and tennis courts that serve organized leagues year-round. A 1.2-mile crushed limestone path loops around the perimeter and connects to the city’s broader trail network, while a separate paved route accommodates bicycles. The park includes two playgrounds with rubberized surfacing, a skate park with concrete ramps and rails, and a community garden with 80 raised beds. Mature oak and maple trees provide shade over picnic shelters and a fishing pond stocked by the Park District. The park sits three blocks from the Metra Union Pacific North Line station and adjacent to the Evanston Public Library’s north branch, placing downtown shops and restaurants within a ten-minute walk.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Playground Sled Hill Soccer Fields Tennis Courts