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Active Living Guide
Local gyms, yoga and Pilates studios, tennis and pickleball, healthy food and trails across the North Shore and Lake County, all in one place.
Stay Active Close to Home
Independent Local Spots, Hand-Picked Town by Town
Staying active is one of the most reliable things you can do for your energy, sleep, metabolism and long-term health. This guide brings together locally owned studios, clubs, parks and healthy food spots across 13 North Shore and Lake County towns, all within a short drive of our clinic in Lake Forest.
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Gyms & Studios · Deerfield
F.I.T. Boutique
Personal training, boot camp, yoga and nutrition coaching.
448 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Deerfield
IHP (Institute for Human Performance)
Personal training, Olympic lifting and Pilates.
151 S Pfingsten Rd, Deerfield · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Deerfield
Sachs Recreation Center
Deerfield Park District recreation and fitness center, with indoor pickleball.
455 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Deerfield
College Park Athletic Club
Indoor tennis, pickleball and strength training.
2223 Half Day Rd, Bannockburn · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Deerfield
Tennaqua Swim & Racquet Club
Member club with clay tennis, paddle and pickleball courts.
1 Tennaqua Ln, Deerfield · Directions
Parks & Trails · Deerfield
Des Plaines River Trail
Long multi-use trail running north–south through Lake County forest preserves.
Lake County Forest Preserves · Directions
Parks & Trails · Deerfield
Ryerson Woods
Wooded nature trails just west of Deerfield.
Riverwoods · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Glencoe
Glencoe Fitness
Glencoe Park District fitness room and classes.
Takiff Center, 999 Green Bay Rd, Glencoe · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Glencoe
Unify Fitness
Personal training, boxing, Pilates and a recovery suite.
664 Vernon Ave, Glencoe · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Glencoe
Reach Yoga
Daily yoga classes, sound baths and beginner series.
688 Vernon Ave, Glencoe · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Glencoe
Glencoe Park District Pickleball
Outdoor courts, open play and workshops, with indoor play in winter.
Weinberg Family Rec Center & Takiff Center, Glencoe · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Glencoe
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Fresh juices and smoothies alongside coffee and light bites.
700 Vernon Ave, Glencoe · Directions
Parks & Trails · Glencoe
Chicago Botanic Garden
One of the North Shore's most popular places to walk.
Glencoe · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Gurnee
Embodyment Athletics
Boutique studio offering one-on-one training and small-group classes.
1333 N Delany Rd, Ste 130, Gurnee · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Gurnee
Ruffcutt Fitness
Owner-run gym with 24/7 access, hand-picked strength equipment and personal training.
726 S IL Route 21, Ste F, Gurnee · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Gurnee
Hōm Hot Yoga
Heated yoga classes for beginners and experienced students alike.
34491 N Old Walnut Cir, Ste C, Gurnee · Directions
Parks & Trails · Gurnee
Viking Park
Gurnee's flagship park, with a walking and bike path.
Old Grand Ave, Gurnee · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Highland Park
Park Fitness
Park district fitness club with a pool, indoor track, fitness floor and classes.
1207 Park Ave W, Highland Park · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Highland Park
V3 Fit Club
Personal training, small-group training and boot camps, plus nutrition coaching.
1480 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Highland Park
Highland Park Yoga
Hot vinyasa, hot Pilates, Yin and sound bath classes.
1500 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Highland Park
DINX Social Club
Indoor pickleball and golf social club.
1931 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Highland Park
Deer Creek Racquet Club
Indoor tennis and racquetball, plus outdoor pickleball.
701 Deer Creek Pkwy, Highland Park · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Highland Park
The Birchwood Club
Private family club with tennis and paddle.
1174 Park Ave W, Highland Park · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Highland Park
Bright Bowls
Açaí bowls, fresh fruit and house-made granola.
610 Central Ave, Port Clinton Square, Highland Park · Directions
Parks & Trails · Highland Park
Green Bay Trail
Paved trail along the old rail line through Highland Park, Glencoe and Winnetka.
Highland Park to Wilmette · Directions
Parks & Trails · Highland Park
Heller Nature Center
Quiet wooded trails.
Highland Park · Directions
Parks & Trails · Highland Park
Rosewood Beach
Favorite spot for lakefront walks.
Highland Park · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Lake Bluff
Hanzel Holistic Fitness Studio
One-on-one personal training, Pilates and injury-recovery work.
900 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Lake Bluff
Lake Bluff Park District Fitness Center
Fitness center and group classes at the Lake Bluff Recreation Center.
355 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Lake Bluff
Toned Yoga
Infrared-heated yoga, strength and Pilates classes.
600 Walnut Ave, Lake Bluff · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Lake Bluff
Racquet Club of Lake Bluff
Independent indoor tennis club.
945 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Lake Bluff
Forest Greens Juice Bar
Cold juices, smoothies, açaí bowls and healthy breakfast and lunch.
123 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Bluff · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Bluff
North Shore Bike Path
East–west path toward Libertyville and Mundelein.
Lake Bluff west to Mundelein · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Bluff
Robert McClory Bike Path
Long north–south bike path along the old rail line.
Runs north–south through Lake Bluff · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Bluff
Sunrise Beach
Beach right on the lake.
Lake Bluff · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Lake Forest
Forest Fitness
Private personal training studio offering one-on-one, small group and nutrition coaching.
1355 N Western Ave, Lake Forest · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Lake Forest
Lake Forest Fitness Center
City-run gym with weights, machines, group classes and racquetball/squash courts.
400 Hastings Rd, Lake Forest · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Lake Forest
Forever Om Yoga
Yoga studio known for heated power yoga, with all-levels classes and workshops.
828 N Western Ave, Lake Forest · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Lake Forest
Wellness Solutions
Physical therapy studio with a Pilates reformer room, massage and recovery services.
179 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Lake Forest
Brick House Pickleball
Small indoor pickleball facility, open around the clock.
28457 Ballard Dr, Lake Forest · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Lake Forest
Deerpath Community Park Pickleball Courts
Eight dedicated outdoor pickleball courts beside the Recreation Center.
400 Hastings Rd (Deerpath Community Park), Lake Forest · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Lake Forest
Waveland Park Courts
Three public outdoor courts lined for both tennis and pickleball.
600 S Waveland Rd, Lake Forest · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Lake Forest
The Market at Elawa Farm
Farm market with produce grown on site, local eggs, meats, cheese and prepared foods.
1401 Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Forest
Forest Park Beach
29-acre lakefront park with beach, walking paths, boardwalk and fishing pier.
801 N Lake Rd, Lake Forest · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Forest
MeLlody Farm Nature Preserve
58-acre Lake Forest Open Lands preserve with 1.7 miles of walking trails.
350 N Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest · Directions
Parks & Trails · Lake Forest
Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve
Prairie and savanna preserve with 5.5 miles of gravel trails and boardwalks.
Middlefork Dr, Lake Forest · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Libertyville
CZ Fitness Lab
Group strength and conditioning, Pilates, boot camps and personal training.
410 Peterson Rd, Libertyville · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Libertyville
TBY Yoga
Yoga for all levels, in the studio or by livestream.
1590 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Libertyville
LifeSport Libertyville
Indoor and outdoor tennis, pickleball and a fitness center.
1030 S 4th Ave, Libertyville · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Libertyville
Village of Libertyville Courts
Public outdoor tennis and pickleball courts.
Nicholas-Dowden Park & Paul Neal Park, Libertyville · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Libertyville
Murphy's Health Foods & Juice Bar
Vitamins, herbs and natural foods, plus a fresh juice bar.
400 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Libertyville
ProLine Sports Nutrition
Sports nutrition and supplements for endurance athletes.
1930 Innovation Wy, Libertyville · Directions
Parks & Trails · Libertyville
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
Paved paths around its lake.
Libertyville · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Lincolnshire
ONYX Fitness
Private personal training studio focused on strength, mobility and pain-free movement.
430 Milwaukee Ave, Ste 206, Lincolnshire · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Lincolnshire
Move Studio Pilates & Fitness
Reformer Pilates, spin and private training in small, welcoming classes.
300 Village Green, Suite 112, Lincolnshire · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Lincolnshire
Avocado Theory
Avocado-focused café with bowls, salads and toast, plus vegan and gluten-free options.
950 Milwaukee Ave, Suite A, Lincolnshire · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Long Grove
Limitless Strength
Boutique gym offering personalized strength training built around how you move.
432 Robert Parker Coffin Rd, Long Grove · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Long Grove
Just Bee Yoga
Boutique yoga studio with warm and hot infrared classes for every level.
3976 IL Route 22, Unit F, Long Grove · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Long Grove
Parakeet Pilates
Reformer Pilates in private sessions and small classes of up to four people.
440 Robert Parker Coffin Rd, Long Grove · Directions
Parks & Trails · Long Grove
Reed-Turner Woodland
Long Grove Park District nature preserve with quiet wooded trails.
Long Grove · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Mundelein
Game Changing Performance
Coached small-group workouts under an hour, with nutrition coaching built in.
300 Washington Blvd, Mundelein · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Mundelein
Teutonic Gym
Functional training studio with personal training, small-group classes and HYROX/DEKA prep.
112 Terrace Dr, Mundelein · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Mundelein
The Kage Gym
Well-equipped strength gym with 24/7 access and on-site personal training.
25735 Hillview Ct, Mundelein · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Mundelein
Corner Health Foods
Independent health food store with vitamins, supplements and healthy snacks.
502 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein · Directions
Parks & Trails · Mundelein
Maurice Noll Park
Flat, paved loop of about two miles around a pond, linking to the North Shore Bike Path.
Hampton Ln, Mundelein · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Northbrook
Techny Prairie Activity Center
Northbrook Park District fitness center with a track, studios and drop-in pickleball.
180 Anets Dr, Northbrook · Directions
Yoga & Pilates · Northbrook
Solae
Hot sculpt and hot Pilates classes.
840 Willow Rd, Northbrook · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Northbrook
North Shore Racquet Club
Indoor tennis club, open since 1961.
2860 Old Willow Rd, Northbrook · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Northbrook
Northbrook Racquet Club
Eight indoor tennis courts.
2995 Dundee Rd, Northbrook · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Northbrook
Slate Pickleball Club
Members' indoor pickleball club.
569 S Waukegan Rd, Northbrook · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Northbrook
Electric Elixir
Cold-pressed juices and cleanses made in Northbrook, with local delivery.
Northbrook (local delivery) · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Northbrook
Fresh Made Café
Cold-pressed juice, smoothie and açaí bowls, and soups.
570 Frontage Rd, Northfield · Directions
Parks & Trails · Northbrook
Somme Prairie Grove
Quiet nature preserve in town.
Northbrook · Directions
Parks & Trails · Northbrook
Techny Prairie Park and Fields
Walking and jogging paths, including a 5K course.
Northbrook · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Vernon Hills
Bears Fit
Large training club with turf, classes and a recovery lounge.
155 E Townline Rd, Vernon Hills · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Vernon Hills
Lakeview Fitness
Vernon Hills Park District fitness center, with group classes, a pool and weights.
700 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills · Directions
Parks & Trails · Vernon Hills
Century Park
Lakes, walking paths and an arboretum in the middle of town.
Vernon Hills · Directions
Gyms & Studios · Winnetka
Delos Strength
One-on-one strength training in 30-minute sessions.
546 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Winnetka
A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center
Winnetka Park District indoor and outdoor tennis.
530 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka · Directions
Tennis & Pickleball · Winnetka
Winnetka Platform Tennis
Heated, lighted paddle courts.
490 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Winnetka
Hometown Coffee & Juice
Fresh juices and smoothies alongside coffee and light bites.
749 Elm St, Winnetka · Directions
Healthy Food & Supplements · Winnetka
Spirit Elephant
Plant-based restaurant for brunch, lunch and dinner.
924 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka · Directions
Parks & Trails · Winnetka
Skokie Lagoons
Popular for walking, biking and paddling.
Just west of Winnetka · Directions
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