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Recreation

Outdoor and indoor options abound. Of course, Chicago’s North Shore is blessed with miles of Lake Michigan shoreline which you can stroll, jog, bike or glide along lakefront paths and sculpture parks. Kayaking, sailing, swimming in water and as well as great indoor options including tennis, ice skating, and recreation centers give you plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors or keep in tip top shape.

Centennial Recreation Complex
2300 Old Glenview Rd., Wilmette
(847) 256-9676
The Centennial Recreation Complex proudly houses the Wilmette Tennis Club, Centennial Ice Rinks, and Centennial Family Aquatic Center. The building offers party and ... MORE

Evanston Beaches
Sheridan Rd. and Clark St., Evanston
(847) 448-4311
Swimming, boating, picnicking, and tennis facilities are available with miles of pretty biking and jogging paths along Lake Michigan. Beaches locations: Lighthouse B... MORE

Gillson Park
Lake Avenue at Lake Michigan, Wilmette
(847) 256-9660
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, and many other outdoor activities. You will fi... MORE

Glencoe Beach
999 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe
(847) 835-3030
Right in your own backyard is Lake Michigan's most beautiful spot on the North Shore, Glencoe Beach. The beach is ideal for group and family outings, work picnics, o... MORE

Heritage Park
333 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling
(847) 465-3333
Heritage Park is a 100+ acre nature, recreation and community gathering place. Offering something for everyone including 10-acre Lake Heritage with breathtaking scen... MORE

River Trail Nature Center
3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook
(847) 824-8360
River Trail Nature Center, one of six educational facilities in the Forest Preserves located in Northbrook tells the story of native plants and animals that remain i... MORE

Skatium Ice Arena
9300 Weber Park Pl., Skokie
(847) 674-1500 ext. 2900
Listen closely and you can hear the echoes of legends Scott Hamilton, Denis Savard, Evan Lysacek, Sasha Cohen and Stan Mikita. Whether your preference is hockey, fig... MORE

Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
McCormick Boulevard between Touhy & Dempster Street, Skokie
(847) 679-4265
A collaboration of public and private advocates turned an eyesore into this beautiful park that runs for two miles from Dempster Street to Touhy Avenue in Skokie and... MORE

Skokie Water Playground
3459 Oakton St., Skokie
(847) 674-1500 ext. 2721
This fun facility features include five slides, a fully-accessible Sprayground, and interactive multi-level play area. The large splashing water bucket is always a h... MORE

Splash Landings
2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview
(847) 486-5372
No matter what the season, there’s always plenty of water fun at the Glenview Park District’s four-pool indoor aquatic center. Bring the whole family to enjoy the Pl... MORE

Weinberg Family Recreation Center
305 Randolph Rd., Glencoe
(847) 835-3030
Glencoe Park District’s outdoor refrigerated skating facility, operates (weather permitting) the day after Thanksgiving through February 25. This unique facility is ... MORE

Wheeling Family Aquatic Center
327 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling
(847) 465-3333
Make a SPLASH at the Wheeling Park District's Family Aquatic Center. Enjoy water playgrounds, water basketball, tube and body slides, drop slides, a zero depth pool,... MORE

Winnetka Beaches
540 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka
(847) 501-2040
Over 23 acres of park land adjacent to scenic Lake Michigan. Operating three swim beaches (Elder Lane, Maple Street and Tower Road), one boat Launch and Sailing Cen... MORE

Winnetka Ice Arena
490 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka
(847) 501-2060
Open September through May each year. Play hockey, practice your figure skating skills or enjoy a recreational skating or watch an Ice Show. The area features a fu... MORE

Winnetka Platform Tennis Facility and Paddle Hut
490 Hibbard Rd., Winnetka
(847) 501-2060
Platform Tennis also known as paddle tennis is played outdoors in fall, winter and spring. The sport has many advantages: it’s easy to learn, it’s great exercise, it... MORE
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