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Bob Pickens Track & Field

4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Running track in Chicago, Illinois

Open to the public Free Outdoor

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  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Lap distance 400m / quarter-mile standard oval — 4 laps in lane 1 ≈ 1 mile
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities restrooms (from runner reviews)
  • Website hpherald.com

Is Bob Pickens Track & Field open to the public?

Bob Pickens Track & Field is open to the public and free to use. It welcomes public runners; hours and any access rules are worth a quick check before your first visit.

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What's at this track

Features at Bob Pickens Track & Field, confirmed by runners' own reviews.

🚻 Tracks with Restrooms 2 mentions

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From the reviews

Great track and field open to the public. Lots of construction around the area at the time which had a lot of dust in the air

★★★★☆ — Joshua, Oct 2022

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Where to find Bob Pickens Track & Field

Jackson Park, Chicago, IL60637

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and runner reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own or manage this track? Claim your listing — it's free.