Rating and 880 reviews from
- Lakefront park
- Walking path
- Picnic
- Ice skating
Getting there
1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60201
0.2 mi from The Graduate Evanston
Hours
Every day11am – 8pm
Why Thea picked it
- Dawes Park is one of several parks in or near Downtown Evanston.
- In winter the City of Evanston runs an outdoor ice rink on Arrington Lagoon in Dawes Park, at Sheridan Rd. and Church St.
- Skating on the Arrington Lagoon rink is free (Evanston RoundTable, January 2025).
About
A scenic lakefront park with a lagoon, walking paths, and a pier — home to ducks, geese, and one of Evanston's most photogenic outdoor spots. Turns into an ice rink in winter.