East Garfield Park · Running route
Garfield Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Route
- Park loop
- Area
- East Garfield Park
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Garfield Park is home to the famous Garfield Park Conservatory. The Park Mile route is a loop of about 2 miles through the park, past the lagoons and the conservatory's glass houses.
The route
- Distance: about 2.0 miles around the park.
- Terrain: flat paved paths.
- Getting there: the Green Line stops right at the park.
Tips
- Pair it with a visit to the Conservatory — it is free.
- Run in daylight and with a friend if you are new to the area.
- Flat and easy — a good first medal.
How to unlock the Garfield Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Garfield Park medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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