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    Lovelace Park

    4.6 (9 reviews)

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    Duck pond
    Adrianna K.

    Tucked away at the Evanston / Wilmette / Skokie border is the beautiful gem that is Lovelace Park. Featuring recreational opportunities for kids and adults of all ages, this park is easily one of the best in the North Shore region. Lovelace Park features a beautiful duck / fishing pond, sledding hills, play structures for big and little kids, shaded picnic areas, bathrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, a large parking lot, and bathrooms. To top it all off, there is a 0.5mile paved running / walking path that circles the park. Very highly recommended!

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    Angela N.

    I cannot believe I've never checked out this park with my kids before. It's nestled right between Wilmette and Evanston. We went for sledding and the hills were perfect. Some were small and some were big, so there was something for everyone. There was plenty of space to spread out, which is important. No one got bulldozed this time - score! Snow days are the best!

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    Merrick Rose Garden - August 2025

    Merrick Rose Garden

    4.9(16 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    I lived there it is like an English garden. I had to park my car there to walk to busy Ridge where…read moremy apartment was. There is a sculptural fountain here with an outstretched bird's neck spouting to the sky which can be seen from the groomed grass half block to the end surrounded by artisan crafted stone wall to sit on and picnic and take off your shoes. it is quiet and across from a church. I moved and this is a blessing that this was by my first apartment, nowhere else like it. Rose garden runs behind your back on that wall and you can walk among them.

    Merrick Rose Garden is a lovingly manicured garden tucked away in a neighborhood in Evanston. I've…read moredriven in and around this area for years--literally over a decade--and never knew it was here. But a block from Ridge, you'll stumble upon a very peaceful place. It would be a gorgeous location for a special event. As I was walking around it and taking in the garden, I was actually imagining just how a wedding could be set up in the sunken portion of the garden. Around the garden are many benches around the outer perimeter, both stone benches and wooden benches for visitors. Like many rose gardens, there are some other flowers here as well. There's also a large fountain, the Centennial Fountain, on the southern edge of the garden. It would be nice to have a celebration at this garden, but I would be happy to simply visit and enjoy the sights and sounds. This isn't a park to play in; it specifically says you aren't to bring balls to play with so it was truly designed as a contemplative place to be appreciated for its beauty. The only parking here is street, and it has some restrictions at times, so pay attention.

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    July 2022

    Mount Trashmore - Rock and roll.

    Mount Trashmore

    4.3(3 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    Seeking to take part in a fun winter activity? Mount Trashmore has got you boo. Here are some fun…read morefacts about it. The hill was birthed from a former landfill from the 1960's. Two decades later, it was dedicated as a sledding hill for recreational use. This hill can be found along Oakton Avenue and lies within the confines of James Park. You can see it from a distance and during winter season, locals bring their children with sleds in tow to enjoy a fun filled day of winter thrills free of charge. On Mount Trashmore, there are two small bunny slopes on each side. The slope to the left of the mountain is for younger children (Ages 4-7). To the right, you'll find another bunny hill where older children (7+) hang out. The big kahuna out of the three hills is Mount Trashmore in the center. When the forecast over the weekend called for snow, I pulled my unused sled out of storage and went with my husband to Mount Trashmore. I did not conquer the mountain on my first visit for fear of the unknown and avoiding injury. On my first visit, I chose the bunny hill to the right. I was probably the only adult amongst a sea of preteens on this hill but I didn't care. As much as I wanted to, I didn't go all the way up. I chickened out and rode my sled a third of the way down. Despite the short ride, I did get a few seconds of thrills as I was coming down and actually enjoyed myself afterwards. After a fun morning of sledding, here are my afterthoughts. As a first timer cautious to sledding, I'll say this. #1) Start slow and do the bunny hill first. My two big issues were: *Mounting my sled at the midway point while avoiding a slip and fall. I managed this with no injury however the act was super awkward and my husband was laughing at me the entire time. *Steering my sled For you folks like myself who are new to this, here's a primer I wish I had prior to coming here: https://www.wikihow.com/Sled Once you've gained enough confidence, start going higher up the hill and then move on to Mount Trashmore. #2) Sledding etiquette. Wait your turn to come down the hill and if you're lingering at the base of the hill, be cautious and make room for those coming down so you don't become a sled-block casualty. #3) I would advise not going down the hill face first. I saw a kid doing that and it made me cringe inside. If you're reading this, sled at your own discretion. Come early on a Sunday before 11am to find free parking nearby on Oakton Avenue.

    Man haven't been here since I was a kid back in the 80's. I forgot the place existed. I thought My…read moretrashnore didn't exist and was just a name of a hill I used to sled on. Can't wait to come back when it's snowing and bring my kids

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    Masked Nina coming down the bunny hill. Watch out!

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