Kelly Park, Evanston, IL

Kelly Park is a 13-acre public park in northwest Evanston, Illinois, bordered by Oakton Street, Mulford Street, and Livingston Street. It features two lighted baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, a playground with modern equipment, and a 0.6-mile paved loop that connects directly to the North Shore Channel Trail. The trail provides continuous off-street access for walking, running, and cycling, linking residents to the Skokie Valley Trail system and downtown Evanston within two miles. Mature oak and maple trees shade the open lawns and picnic areas, while the park’s central location places it less than a ten-minute walk from the Oakton Yellow Line station and nearby retail corridors on Dempster Street. The combination of active sports facilities, linear trail connections, and convenient transit access supports both daily recreation and regional mobility for households seeking outdoor amenities within an established suburban setting.

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