Chicago Active Lifestyle Guide
Discover the best fitness studios, parks, and outdoor adventures in the Windy City
600+
Parks & Green Spaces
22
Miles of Lakefront Trails
1,000+
Fitness Studios
Stay Active in Chicago
From the 18-mile Lakefront Trail to hidden fitness studios and urban adventures, Chicago offers endless ways to stay active year-round. Discover how locals embrace movement in the Windy City.
Top Fitness Studios
Chicago's fitness scene blends boutique experiences with world-class training facilities.
Studio Three
Cycling | Yoga | HIIT
River North's premier fitness destination with three studio concepts under one roof.
River North
Shred415
HIIT | Treadmill & Strength
Chicago-born high-intensity interval training with a cult following.
Multiple Locations
The Barre Code
Barre | Cardio | Strength
Founded in Chicago, this women-focused studio combines barre, cardio, and strength training.
Lincoln Park
Parks & Outdoor Adventures
Lakefront Trail
18.5-mile paved trail along Lake Michigan perfect for running, cycling, and rollerblading with stunning skyline views.
The 606
2.7-mile elevated trail on a former rail line connecting four neighborhoods with art installations and fitness stations.
Adventure Activities
Kayaking the Chicago River
Paddle through downtown's architecture with guided tours from Urban Kayaks.
Book TourBeach Volleyball
Join leagues or drop-in games at North Avenue Beach from May-September.
View LeaguesWinter Fat Biking
Rent fat tire bikes to explore snowy lakefront trails from December-February.
Learn MoreSeasonal Activities
Summer
- Stand-up paddleboarding at Montrose Beach
- Outdoor yoga in Millennium Park
- Bike the Drive (Memorial Day)
- Beach boot camps
Winter
- Ice skating at Maggie Daley Park
- Cross-country skiing in forest preserves
- Indoor rock climbing at Brooklyn Boulders
- Winter running clubs
Year-Round
- Chicago Park District fitness classes
- Climbing walls at Maggie Daley Park
- Indoor swimming pools
- Community running groups
Get Moving in Chicago
Download our free Chicago Active Lifestyle Map with all the best trails, studios, and outdoor adventures.
