Take A Walk...

Walking has become one of the most popular forms of exercise. In Glenview we are fortunate to have a number of paths to help you to get out there and get going. The following parks have paved walking trails for your enjoyment. Click on park names shown in color to download a map of the trails at that park.

Community Park West, 1001 Zenith Drive, 1.48 miles
Countryside Park, Countryside Lane, .3 miles
Catherine W. Crowley Park, 749 Huber Lane, .5 miles
Flick Park, 3600 Glenview Road, 1.46 miles
Gallery Park, Chestnut Ave. & Patriot Blvd., 4.8 miles
Ladendorf Park, 2541 Harrison Street, .2 miles
Swenson Park, 901 Shermer Road, .5 miles
West Fork Park, 1950 Westleigh Drive, 1.65 miles
Willow Park, 2600 Greenwood Road, .7 miles
Winkelman School, 1919 Landwehr Road, .4 miles

Dog Friendly Areas
Leashed dogs can be walked on paved pathways and parking lots at Cunliff, Diederich, Sleepy Hollow, Ladendorf, Rugen, Countryside Lane, Flick, Indian Trail, and Hawthorne Glen Parks and on the perimeter sidewalks (only) at Roosevelt Park, Swenson Park, West Fork Park and Community Park West. Dog walking is still prohibited on sports fields, playground areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, tot lots and all other park areas. Warning: The Glenview Police are authorized to enforce these regulations and a violation could result in a ticket.

The Forest Preserve of Cook County provides a play area for unleashed dogs. Click here to visit their website for more information.

General Park Rules
Park hours are from dawn to dusk, unless posted otherwise.
Use of alcohol and drugs is not permitted
Motorized vehicles are prohibited from pathways.

Pathway Rules
Walk, run, skate and bike on the right
Walk, run, skate or ride single file when path is in heavy use
Warn others before passing path users
Speed limit for bikers and skaters is 8 MPH. No speed training or racing permitted
Bikes are required to have a reflector and light for evening use of the path.
All path users are expected to wear light clothing and reflective gear after dark.
Bikers and skaters must yield to walkers.
Obey all posted signs.

Pathway Safety Tips
Bikers and skaters should wear helmets and other protective gear.
Be aware of the other users on the path and that individuals may be passing you.
Be courteous of other users.

Updated 3/12/08