Algonquin Park, Park Forest, IL

Algonquin Park occupies 100 acres in Park Forest and is anchored by the 16-acre Lakewood Loop, a central fishing and boating lake stocked annually by the Park Forest Parks and Recreation Department. A paved 1.8-mile perimeter trail accommodates walking, jogging, and bicycling, while three smaller loops branch into oak-hickory woodlands and restored prairie plots maintained by the village’s Natural Areas Program. Picnic shelters, restrooms, and a playground with adaptive equipment sit near the parking lot off Indianwood Boulevard, and a public boat launch provides access for non-motorized craft. The park borders the Old Plank Road Trail, a regional 130-mile route connecting to the Cook County Forest Preserves, allowing residents to extend rides or runs without driving. Street access from both Sauk Trail and Western Avenue places the park within a five-minute drive of the Park Forest Aqua Center and the Metra Electric Line station, linking commuters to downtown Chicago in under an hour.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields

Location

City Park Forest

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $4,749

House $160,538

Townhouse $55,000

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