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Dawes Park, Evanston

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#10 of 16 in Things to do in Evanston
Park · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By susanpX5090JY
    An amazing Park for all seasons. stroll, ride bicycles, ice skate & boat launch. Memorial, Small water feature & more Many civic events held in this area through the year. 
    An amazing Park for all seasons. stroll, ride bicycles, ice skate & boat launch. Memorial, Small water feature & more Many civic events held in this area through the year.  more »
  • By 594gwenw
    Good choice to gather with family the day after my step son’s wedding. Even though the beach was restricted to residents and were limiting the numbers, I still snuck down with one of the grandkids... 
    Good choice to gather with family the day after my step son’s wedding. Even though the beach was restricted to residents and were limiting the numbers, I still snuck down with one of the grandkids...  more »
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  • By Michael Calabro
    Nice little park with ice skating in the winter.
  • By Gloria Moulopoulos
    Have been going here for years. Very peaceful and beautiful lakefront park. Also adjescent to the beautiful lakefront campus of Northwestern University
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