Great Evanston Routes

I have a lot of friends who live on the border of Evanston and Skokie. This is a great route if you live in that neighborhood and if you are new to the area, keep an eye out, because you'll need to find a hidden sidewalk!

• Start at the corned of Lyons St. and Central Park Ave.

• Head north on Central Park Ave. You might see friends or family in the park!

• Take a left at Foster St. and go all the way to Hamlin Ave.

• At Hamlin Ave., take another left.

• Head down Hamlin Ave. until you reach a stop sign with no cross street. There is actually a sidewalk there!

• Take a left on the sidewalk, and head straight, which will connect you back to Lyons Ave. where you will finish the route at the corner where you started.

Route 2 - Central Park Pathway

Great Evanston Routes

Looking for a place to move before or after playing soccer, tennis, or basketball, hitting the ice rink, or grabbing a book from the library? Robert Crown has you covered. Turns out it's also a great spot to kick off a run!

• Start on the sidewalk outside the main entrance of Robert Crown.

• Go east, the direction of the lake, on Main St. and take a right using the crosswalk onto Asbury Ave.

• Head straight down Asbury Ave. until you arrive at Seward St., where you will take another right.

• Go down Seward St. until you hit Florence Ave. where you will turn right and head back to Robert Crown.

• Once you hit Main St., make sure to use the crosswalk and finally turn left and head back to Robert Crown to finish the route.

Route 3 - Robert Crown Circuit

Great Evanston Routes

Firefighter's Park is a childhood classic. Not only can you play in the park, but you can also run and walk too. If you want, use this loop to take you to downtown Evanston, where there are lot of fun things to do.

• Start by heading south down Maple Ave. (in the direction of downtown) until you hit Emerson St., then turn left.

• You will pass my favorite breakfast spot, Ovo Frito, somewhere you all should try!

• Take Emerson St. until you hit Sherman Ave., then turn left again

• Head north on Sherman Ave. until you reach Garfield Pl. (no relation to the cat), and take another left.

• When you hit Maple Ave., turn left one more time and end the route back at Firefighter's Park.

Route 4 - Firefighter's Park Passage

Great Evanston Routes

This beach is another favorite of mine. It is a great place to go on a hot sunny day, and also a great place for some movement!

• Start at the beach entrance and head north down the bike path running along the lake.

• Watch out, this path is usually pretty crowded with other people exercising!

• Take a left once you reach Hamilton St.

• Head down Hamilton St. for a few blocks until you reach Judson Ave., then take another left.

• Follow Judson Ave. until you reach Lee St., then take a left. Lee St. will take you right back to the bike path where you started the route.

• Finish the route back at the beach entrance. Remember to take a dip in the lake (with permission from your parent) before you head home!

Route 5 - Lee St. Beach Byway

Great Evanston Routes

This run is for all you future Wildkits. You might even be able to watch a game while completing this one!

• Start at the entrance to the stadium and head east until you hit Brown Ave., then take a left.

• Head towards Emerson St., then take another left and then head west.

• Take a third left on Laurel Ave., and then a right onto Lyons St.

• At this point you will be behind the stadium and can get a cool view of the game.

• Head down Lyons St. towards Leland Ave., where you will take a left and then finally turn back onto Church St. to finish the route.

Route 6 - Leisurely Lazier Field Route