Humboldt Park · Running route
Humboldt Park Running Route
- Distance
- 2.1 mi
- Route
- Lagoon loop
- Area
- Humboldt Park
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Humboldt Park is one of Chicago's great neighborhood parks, home to the lagoon, the boathouse and the heart of the city's Puerto Rican community. The Park Mile route is the loop of about 2.1 miles around the lagoon.
The route
- Distance: about 2.1 miles around the lagoon.
- Terrain: flat paved paths.
- Bonus: the 606 trail ends a few blocks away.
Tips
- Go early on summer weekends — the park fills up with families.
- Walk over to Paseo Boricua after your run.
- Great for run clubs meeting up.
How to unlock the Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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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