Outdoors in Evanston

Windy City Garden Center

Lush, simple garden center showcasing a large array of mulches, flowers, plants, soils & more.

Raymond Park

Grassy city-suburb park crossed by footpaths, with a playground & an abstract sculpture.

Penny Park

Shady lawn for strolling & relaxing, with a basic playground.

Arrington Lagoon at Dawes Park

This park pond features fountains & ducks & turns into an ice-skating rink in the winter.

Elliott Park

Lighthouse Beach

Dawes Park

Deer Grove Forest Preserve (Forest Preserves of Cook County)

Protected parkland offering wildlife viewing, trails, a model airplane flying field & lake fishing.

Burnham Shores Park

The Lakefill

Merrick Rose Garden

Perkins Woods

Ladd Arboretum

Garden Park

Ingraham Park

Shakespeare Garden

Fountain Square

Brummel Park

Lovelace Park

Park of flowering pear trees & open spaces, with tennis courts, sports fields & a playground.

Evanston Farmers' Market