



Trail use is for exercising and commuting - walking, jogging, running, rollerblading, and biking are allowed. No congregating, no gathering, no grilling, and no picnicking allowed.



Additional Information:

Access to the trail will be minimized by restricting select entrance points. Additionally, merged trails or exits are in place for a few sections due to lakefront storm damage and high lake levels. View this information on the Lakefront Trail Access Map linked below.

linked below. Lakefront parking lots will remain closed, as will all other lakefront amenities including outdoor fitness equipment, athletic fields and beaches.

Water fountains will not be on and comfort stations/washrooms will not be open. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Social Distancing Ambassadors (SDA) will be stationed along the trail to educate the public and manage the flow of traffic, as well as provide guidance on health and safety guidelines.





Safety Guidelines:



Trail users are required to adhere to the following safety guidelines as applied to all park users:

Wear a face covering at all times unless you are exercising

Maintain social distance from other trail users, keeping 6-feet away from others who are not in your immediate family or living with you

Wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, and cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing

Stay home if you are sick











Chicago’s Lakefront Trails welcome residents and visitors from around the City. On any given day activity along the trails includes people commuting to work, training for marathons, caregivers with children in strollers, tourists on rental bikes, and people taking a leisurely stroll. Running from Ardmore Ave. on the north, to 71st St. on the south, the trails provide important access to the lake for recreational purposes and have increasingly become an active transportation route for many Chicagoans. In 2018 the trail separation project was completed, dividing the former 18-mile combined use trail into an 18-mile Bike Trail and 18.5-mile Pedestrian Trail, alleviating congestion and providing a better overall park experience along Chicago’s lakefront.



The Lakefront Trail Separation Project along with current trail repairs are made possible, in part, by the generosity of Ken Griffin.

