Ashwood Park, Palatine, IL

Ashwood Park in Palatine sits on more than 30 acres of wooded and open land at the intersection of Quentin and Dundee Roads. The park contains a 2.5-mile multi-use trail that connects directly to the 12-mile Northwest Trail, allowing residents to reach downtown Palatine and other suburban destinations on foot or by bicycle. Two playgrounds, a large sledding hill, six tennis courts, and two baseball fields provide year-round activity. A fishing pond stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources draws local anglers, while adjacent picnic shelters and a reservable gazebo accommodate group gatherings. Mature oak and hickory trees provide shade along the trails and open lawns. The park is less than one mile from Illinois Route 53 and within a ten-minute drive of the Palatine Metra station, giving residents quick access to both regional highways and commuter rail service to Chicago.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Picnic Area Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields