Algonquin and Forest Schools Park, Des Plaines, IL
Algonquin and Forest Schools Park covers 13 acres in central Des Plaines, bordered by Algonquin Road to the north and Forest School to the south. The park features two lighted baseball diamonds, three soccer fields, and two full basketball courts. A 1.2-mile paved loop trail circles the grounds and connects to the Des Plaines River Trail, allowing residents to walk or bike south to Lake Opeka or north toward the Cook County Forest Preserves. The playground includes separate structures for ages 2–5 and 5–12, plus a shaded picnic shelter with grills and restrooms. Mature oak and maple trees line the edges of the fields, providing shade for spectators. The park sits within a half-mile of downtown Des Plaines, the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, and the Des Plaines Public Library, giving residents quick access to commuting options and daily errands without leaving the neighborhood.
Basketball Courts Playground Softball Fields
Homes for Sale
Algonquin and Forest Schools Park currently has 18 single family homes for sale, 3 townhouses for sale, and 1 lot for sale. There is 1 foreclosure for sale, and 1 short sale.
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