Walking
Walking
Evanston has wonderful options for transportation between public transit, biking, and car sharing, but occasionally these faster paced options cause you to pass right by some of the more enjoyable aspects of Evanston.
Upcoming Events
Walk to School Day is coming up Wednesday, October 5! For more information on how you can participate in this effort to educate Evanston students about the benefits of walking to school, please click here.
Areas of Interest
Public Art - Evanston has many public works of art are best observed at a walking pace.
Parks - Evanston has many beautiful parks that have scenic walking paths for you to enjoy. For a full list of parks and locations, click here.
Downtown Evanston - Evanston is packed with stores and restaurants that are all within walking distance of one another.
Farmers Markets - Evanston hosts many farmers markets between May and November, all of which are enjoyed the most by walking through and getting to know the local food producers.
Upcoming Events
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Jun
19
Lighthouse Landing Complex
1:30 PM -
Jun
19
Site Plan Appearance and Review Committee
2:30 PM -
Jun
19
M/W/EBE Advisory Committee
6:00 PM -
Jun
19
Library Board
6:30 PM -
Jun
19
Zoning Committee of the Plan Commission - CANCELED
7:00 PM
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- State Seeks Input on Illinois Bike Transportation Plan
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