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Lakefill Fountains

Name: Lakefill Fountains
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Location: Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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1. John Evans Alumni Center – Clark Street Beach loop from Downtown

5.62km

01:26

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lee Street Beach – Greenwood Street Beach loop from Main

8.04km

02:03

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Clark Street Beach – Dog Beach loop from Downtown

5.79km

01:29

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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August 21, 2025

The Lakefill is a man-made area of land on the east side of Northwestern University's campus in Evanston. It was created between 1962 and 1964 by reclaiming 30 acres of Lake Michigan with a seawall of limestone blocks and fill from the construction of the Port of Indiana.
While there is no classical fountain in the Lakefill itself, there is a large pond that visually functions as a fountain-like element in the landscape. This pond, along with the surrounding paths and the views of university buildings such as the University Library and the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, forms an iconic image. The view from the Lakefill towards the campus is particularly spectacular at sunset.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, United States

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Lakefill Fountains

1. John Evans Alumni Center – Clark Street Beach loop from Downtown

2. Lee Street Beach – Greenwood Street Beach loop from Main

3. Clark Street Beach – Dog Beach loop from Downtown

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