Aspen Backyard Park, Vernon Hills, IL

Aspen Backyard Park in Vernon Hills spans 15 acres of open space with a 1.2-mile paved loop trail that connects directly to the Des Plaines River Trail. The park features two full-size baseball diamonds with bleachers, four lighted tennis courts, a playground with separate equipment for ages 2–5 and 5–12, and a 2,400-square-foot picnic shelter with electrical outlets and restrooms. A fishing pond stocked annually by the Lake County Forest Preserves is surrounded by mowed turf and native plantings that attract waterfowl. The park sits three blocks from the Vernon Hills Metra station and less than one mile from Hawthorn Mall and the village library, giving residents quick access to commuting, shopping, and services without leaving the neighborhood.

Picnic Area Playground