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Ed Rudolph
Northbrook Velodrome
www.northbrookvelodrome.org
Waukegan Road at Maple • Northbrook
847.291.2980
One of only a few official quarter-mile bike tracks in the
country, this outdoor velodrome attracts top cyclists from the
Midwest. There are weekly races in the summer, training
sessions, special events and Friday bike races for amateur
riders of all ages. The Thursday Night Racing series features
racing for Juniors age 10–18, Women and Category 1–4 Men.
It’s a thrilling spectator sport as cyclists reach speeds of British Swim School, Skokie
40 mph.
Evanston Athletic Club
Emily Oaks Nature Center www.chicagoathleticclubs.com/locations/evanston
1723 Benson Ave. • Evanston
www.skokieparks.org
4650 Brummel St. • Skokie 847.866.6190
847.674.1500 ext. 2500 Since 1980, Evanston Athletic Club has offered 53,000 square-
feet of extensive cardio and weight training space, aquatics,
Nature is truly appreciated at this 13-acre savanna and center.
rock climbing, group fitness classes, and locker rooms with
People of all ages enjoy this natural oasis full of native wild-
steam/sauna towel service. Add the Kids Club, the-state-of-
flowers, grasses, oak trees, three-acre pond and trails. Some
the-art Studio EAC Pilates, golf simulator and massage services
of the plants and animals that frequent the pond or have
and you have the premier North Shore fitness facility.
been sighted in the savanna include Great Blue Herons,
Coyotes, Flying Squirrels, Northern Water Snakes, Red Foxes
and Cooper’s Hawks. Evanston Beaches
www.cityofevanston.org
2100 Ridge Ave. • Evanston
847.448.4311
Swimming, boating, picnicking, and tennis facilities are
available with miles of pretty biking and jogging paths along
Lake Michigan. Beaches locations: Lighthouse Beach, Clark
Street Beach, Dempster/Greenwood Street Beach, Lee Street
Beach and South Boulevard Beach. During the summer months,
there’s a daily fee to use the beaches.

Evelyn Pease Tyner
Interpretive Center
www.glenviewparks.org
2400 Compass Rd. • Glenview
847.299.6096 RECREATION & WELLNESS
Set amidst 32 acres of pristine prairie in Glenview, this
Center serves as both gateway and guide to the Air Station
Prairie. It’s a great example of how man-made structures can
harmonize with the environment. Interpretive panels on the
outer walls provide information on local plants and animals,
wetlands, soil conservation and gardening. There are many
interpretive zones including a wetland deck, a sidewalk time
line and history wall.
PHOTO BY EDMUND WHITE_CC BY 2.0
Ed Rudolph Velodrome, Northbrook

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