A DAY AT THE PARK

Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, make it a point this summer to explore our local parks. It’s a fun and inexpensive way to enjoy the summer and there’s a good chance that there are quite a few different kinds of parks and natural areas within a short driving distance that you haven’t been to. Swipe to discover some of our favorites because you never know when you might find a great new spot – something you’ll want to come back to again and again all year.

INTERESTING FACT:
85% of Americans consider high-quality parks and recreation amenities important factors when choosing a new place to live.

ALL-AROUND PARKS

Central Park & The Sandlot: 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL

Eldridge Park East Playground: 363 W. Commonwealth Lane, Elmhurst, IL

Ty Warner Park: 700 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont, IL

Harvester Park: 15W400 Harvester Drive, Burr Ridge, IL

95th Street Community Plaza: 3109 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville, IL

SKATE PARKS

Newton Park: 707 Fairview Ave, Glen Ellyn, IL

Gordon Park: Ogden Ave & Tilden Ave, La Grange, IL

Madison Meadow: E. Madison St & S. Ahrens Ave, Lombard, IL

Bellerive Park: 201 63rd Street, Westmont, IL

Rail Skate Park: S. Naperville Rd & E Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL

NINJA STYLE PARKS

The Glen: Route 53 & Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn, IL

Wolf’s Crossing Community Plaza: 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road, Naperville, IL

Walker Park: 7425 S. Wolf Road, Burr Ridge, IL

Rehm Park: 515 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL

Summerlakes Park: 3010 Talbot Avenue, Warrenville, IL

DOG PARKS

Katherine Legge Memorial Park: 5901 South County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL

Norfolk Dog Park: Norfolk Ave & Devonshire St., Westchester, IL

Spring Avenue Dog Park: 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL

Mayslake Dog Park: 1717 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL

White Oaks Dog Park: 111 South Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL