Larimer Park, Evanston, IL

Larimer Park sits at the intersection of several Evanston residential blocks, offering residents direct access to a 0.8-mile paved loop trail that circles the park’s central lawn and connects to the city’s larger trail network. The park includes two lighted tennis courts, a children’s playground with rubberized surfacing, and a fenced dog run with separate small- and large-dog sections. Picnic tables and grills are grouped under mature oak trees along the northern edge, while benches overlook the landscaped detention pond that attracts waterfowl. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the main parking lot, which also serves as the starting point for the Evanston Lakefront Trail extension. The park is three blocks from the Central Street Metra station and within walking distance of grocery stores and restaurants along Central Street, giving homeowners convenient transit and daily errands without relying on a car.

Basketball Courts Playground