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Burnham Shores Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 298 Google reviews · Running trail in Evanston, Illinois · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Burnham Shores Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Family-friendly park featuring playgrounds, swings, slides and other play pieces.
What runners say about Burnham Shores Park
“A park that has a few bleachers is awesome to have bicycle parking, 2 playgrounds, and an overseeing of the beautiful beach.”
“Nice quiet place with easy access to beach and dedicate run/walk lane.”
🐦The birds are winning. One wacked me in the head three times. Good thing I left my hat on. Crow, grackle, robin? I didn't turn my face up to look, just kept walking. 🐣"Ain't No Nest For The Wicked"🐦
Nice quiet place with easy access to beach and dedicate run/walk lane.
I really like the fact the park is right next to the lake best to come when it's warmer out tho since me and my boyfriend took our kids on a much colder day and kind of regretted it lol but the park is cute with the theme of sail ships perfect for 5 yr olds to 12 year olds.
Nice shade and benches. Very cool boat to climb on! Kids from 15 months to about 5 were all having fun playing together. There are poured rubber paths to get to the structures but then lots of climbing so may not super accessible depending on disability and support needs. Wood chips under swings.
Trail conditions & character
“A park that has a few bleachers is awesome to have bicycle parking, 2 playgrounds, and an overseeing of the beautiful beach.”
“Nice quiet place with easy access to beach and dedicate run/walk lane.”
Plan your run at Burnham Shores Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitecityofevanston.org
- Phone(847) 448-4311
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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