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Lake Shore Park Running Track

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Park track in Chicago, Illinois

Open to the public Free Outdoor Rubber / synthetic

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  • Access Open to the public · free to use
  • Surface Rubber / synthetic — springy, fast, and easy on the legs; runs well wet or dry
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
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  • Website chicagoparkdistrict.com

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Lake Shore Park Running Track open to the public?

Lake Shore Park Running Track is open to the public and free to use. Public park and city tracks like this one are typically open dawn-to-dusk with no membership and no sign-up — just show up and run your laps.

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From the reviews

This is a great track. They are pretty good about keeping it clean somehow and it’s way better than running on the pavement in my opinion.

★★★★★ — John, Mar 2026

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Where to find Lake Shore Park Running Track

Chicago, IL 60611, United States

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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 Something out of date?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.