The Lakefill

Do you use "Lakefill"?

Please vote below.

I use it very often.

2

I use it sometimes.

0

I've heard it but I never use it.

0

I've never heard of this word.

0

There were 2 votes since the poll was created on 14:47, 4 June 2015.

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Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

['thuh / 'lak fihl]

Description

The part of Northwestern's campus that is on a peninsula directly next to Lake Michigan and runs from approximately Norris to Lakeside Field. It is a park-like area, with a path used for running or biking, and a grassy area used for studying, playing frisbee, and other activities. There are also large rocks that separate the land from the water. Following Northwestern tradition, most of these rocks are painted by individual students or student groups with something that is significant to those students.

Note: These painted rocks at the Lakefill are not to be confused with The Rock.

Etymology

The Lakefill got its name because it was created by filling in part of Lake Michigan. This project lasted from 1964 to 1969.

Usage

The land that was created by filling in part of the lake now holds many buildings, including Norris University Center, Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, University Library, and SPAC. However, when most people at Northwestern refer to "the Lakefill" in everyday speech, they are referring to only the park-like area that is directly adjacent to the lake. The term is used in this manner by the vast majority of the Northwestern community.

Example Sentences

I had a picnic on the Lakefill with some friends.