It may not be the most appealing right now as the last throes of winter pierce through parkas via the wind chill whipping off Lake Michigan. But once the ice melts and flowers begin to bloom, the Lakefill will slowly fill with students and Evanston residents eager to embrace the spring season.
Known for its trademark tree groves and running path stretching from the Segal Visitors Center to the Ryan Fieldhouse, the Lakefill serves as a lush respite for Northwestern students avoiding arduous class schedules.
During Spring Quarter and Fall Quarter, the Lakefill is consistently filled with hammocks, ambitious joggers and cyclists. The 74 acres of reclaimed underwater land serve as an idyllic landscape for a between-class hiatus once the sun starts shining.
Bring your dog, a picnic blanket or a Spikeball set and relax. Read a book or toss a Frisbee with the Chicago skyline twinkling in the background. Get outside, on the Lakefill and away from your responsibilities.
Because, after all, there’s nothing more important than touching grass.
