Hilton Garden Inn Evanston

This trail is a fun ride that keeps it interesting with all the changes in scenery. The sculpture garden and the Evanston arboretum are highlights and great places for a snack break. Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of McCormick Boulevard at the north end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with a striped access aisle. The trail surface is paved asphalt or concrete and smooth. It is typically at least 5 feet wide (with many wider...

This paved trail runs along the north channel of the Chicago River. There are over 60 sculptures along the route. This park is open daily and free to the public. Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of North McCormick Boulevard in the middle of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete or asphalt, smooth, and typically at least 6 feet wide. There is a painted dividing line along...

This is a paved path from Leone Park to Loyola Park along the Loyola Beach beachfront. Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of West Touhy Avenue at the north end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved concrete, smooth, and typically at least 6 feet wide. The estimated grade is mostly gentle (5% or less), except for moderately steep (5-8%) sections at about 0.1 miles downhill and 0.5...

Who knew such a jewel, undeveloped for 100 years, existed close to the busy intersection of Peterson and Western Avenues. 20 acres of woods surround a 4-acre pond to watch hawks, herons, and foxes as well as spotting the occasional wood duck or coyote. A decade ago plans were in the works to convert this wilderness into a retail area. In 2005, a congressional earmark funded the acquisition of this land from Rosehill Cemetery. The acquired land was transferred to the Chicago Park District in...