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Lovelace Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 446 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 Lovelace 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.
Park of flowering pear trees & open spaces, with tennis courts, sports fields & a playground.
What runners say about Lovelace Park
“A gorgeous park with a nice pond, fountain, ducks flying about and very hilly.”
“At this very moment I sit here watching the calm waters ripple.”
There are two playgrounds, with one designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The equipment is old and worn, but appears to be safe. There are benches and picnic tables. The park is large with grassy mounds and hills. There is a nice paved walking trail around the park.
Great park to take a walk with my dog. A good place for kids, tennis courts, soccer fields.Big attraction is the lake and small waterfall .
Discover hidden beauty near Evanston for solitude and relaxation. Enjoy the abundant geese and peaceful silence. It’s my favorite spot to walk and unwind.
Park was decent. There were geese and they hissed at me as I walked past. Also I ran for a mile and a half because there were mile markers.
Trail conditions & character
“A gorgeous park with a nice pond, fountain, ducks flying about and very hilly.”
Plan your run at Lovelace 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecityofevanston.org
- Phone(847) 448-4311
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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