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River Park
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA

River Park

Length3.5 mi
Elev. Gain232.9 ft
Est. Steps8000
Created by Gis

River Park Introduction

River Park is a 3.5 mile (8,000-step) route located near Chicago, Illinois, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 232.9 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This is one of my favorite routs, trail is by the Chicago River the path is fairly level, you'll come across some wood chip trails. You can ride your bike or walk/run in this trail.

Attractions Near River Park

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North Park University

School
North Park University is a private Christian university in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1891 by the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is located on Chicago's north side and enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Northside College Preparatory High School

School
Northside College Preparatory High School (commonly referred to as Northside College Prep, Northside Prep, NCP, or simply Northside) is a public 4-year selective enrollment high school located in the North Park neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1999, it was the first new CPS high school to be built in 20 years.

Mather High School

School
Stephen Tyng Mather High School (commonly known as simply Mather) is a public 4–year high school located in the West Ridge neighborhood on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Opened in 1959, Mather is operated by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. Mather is named in honor of Stephen Mather, an industrialist and conservationist who became the first director of the National Park Service.

Old Main (North Park University)

Place
Old Main is a historic building on the campus of North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Built in 1893–94, it is the oldest building at the university, which was known as Swedish Evangelical Mission Covenant College at the time. Contractor J.A. Modin built the Georgian Revival building, which features a prominent cupola atop its roof.

Swedish Hospital

Hospital
Swedish Hospital (formerly Swedish Covenant Hospital) is a 312-bed nonprofit teaching hospital located on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. The hospital offers over 50 medical specialties, including neurosurgery for the spine and brain, integrative cancer care, heart services (including electrophysiology), women's health services, childbirth and emergency services.

Legion Park

Park

Water Playground

Water

River Park

Park

Bath House

Building

River Park Field House

Sports

Comments

laineyf701
2024/05/16
g.carreto7400
2024/06/27
g.carreto7400
2025/04/08
Dan
2025/07/12
Last updated: Mar 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

3.5 mi

Elev. Gain

232.9 ft

Est. Steps

8000
Created by
Gis
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