Appleby Park, Wheaton, IL

Appleby Park occupies 15 acres in central Wheaton and provides residents with direct access to the city’s 26-mile network of paved trails. The park’s northern section features two lighted tennis courts and a basketball court, while its southern section contains a 0.4-mile fitness loop with six permanent exercise stations. A fully accessible playground installed in 2019 includes ramps, sensory panels, and adaptive swings. Mature oak and maple trees line the perimeter, offering shade along the main walkway that connects to the Illinois Prairie Path. Two reservable picnic shelters and adjacent restrooms make the park suitable for organized gatherings. The park lies within one-half mile of downtown Wheaton’s Metra station and within walking distance of the DuPage County courthouse complex, the public library, and multiple grocery stores, allowing residents to reach daily services without driving.