Let’s Walk!

Guided Walk-and-Talks in Our Parks

Chicago Parks Foundation’s Wellness Walks are an invitation for community members to get outside and enjoy free guided park walks.

From April through October, Wellness Walks are hosted at a number of participating parks in partnership with local institutions. Each walk is guided by a partner leader and focuses on a topic related to wellness, ranging from sleep and nutrition with our medical experts to local biodiversity with our naturalist guides. 

Parks are good medicine! Wellness Walks are a free, low-pressure way to get moving, connect with fellow community members, learn about your own wellbeing, and enjoy our beautiful parks. Join us this season.

Our 2026 Partners

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Rush University Medical College
Small Habits Matter Registered Dietitians
UChicago Pritzker School of Medicine
University of Illinois Master Naturalists

Special Thanks

Lake Shore Park Advisory Council 
Promontory Point Conservancy
West Ridge Nature Park Advisory Council

FAQs

  • Wellness Walks are free to participate, but we ask that you complete online registration in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Click the blue “Register” button for desired dates and to view detailed meeting locations and parking instructions. 

  • Wellness Walk leaders do not provide medical advice. Most leaders are students. All conversation is meant to be casual and general. 

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All are welcome at all walk locations!

  • All walks take place rain or shine unless participants are otherwise notified.

  • Please BYO water and dress appropriately for outdoors walking (closed-toed shoes, sun protection, weather appropriate clothing, etc.).

  • All registered participants will receive a reminder email with details in advance of each registered walk event.