🗺️ Oak Park Perimeter Walk
Start Point: Thorntons Gas Station (Jackson Blvd & Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL
Date & Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 7:00 AM
Total Distance: Approximately 9.27 miles
Estimated Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours (including breaks)
Pace: Moderate walking speed (20 minutes per mile)
You can hop in and hop out or walk the whole route, totally up to you! 🫵🏽🙌🏽
Celebratory Brunch in Forest Park to follow!
📍 Route Overview & Mile Markers
1. Mile 0.0 – Start at Thornton's Gas Station
Head north on Harlem Avenue
2. Mile 2.5 – North Avenue
Turn east onto North Avenue
3. Mile 4.0 – Austin Boulevard
Turn south onto Austin Boulevard
4. Mile 6.75 – Roosevelt Road
Turn west onto Roosevelt Road
5. Mile 8.5 – Harlem Avenue
Turn north onto Harlem Avenue
6. Mile 9.2 – Return to Thorntons Gas Station
Arrive back at the starting point.
🚻 Restroom Break Locations
- Mile 2.5 – Dunkin Donuts on North Ave & Harlem
- Address: 7117 North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
- Facilities: Restrooms available
- Mile 3.5 – Dunkin Donuts on North Ave & Narragansett
- Address: 5707 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
- Facilities: Restrooms available
- Mile 7.5 – Walgreens on Roosevelt Rd & Ridgeland Ave
- Address: 6412 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park, IL 60304
- Facilities: Restrooms available, first aid, fuel
- Mile 8.5 – Walgreens on Roosevelt Rd & Harlem Ave
- Address: 7200 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
- Facilities: Restrooms available, first aid, fuel
📝 Tips for Walkers
- Hydration | Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Footwear |Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Weather | Check the forecast and dress appropriately.
- Safety | Use crosswalks and be mindful of traffic.
