Augusta Park, Vernon Hills, IL

Augusta Park in Vernon Hills features 53 acres of open space with a 2.5-mile paved trail system that connects to the Des Plaines River Trail. The park includes eight lighted tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a playground with separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, two sand volleyball courts, and a fishing pond stocked with bass and bluegill. A 4,500-square-foot community center offers fitness classes, meeting rooms, and restrooms. The park sits adjacent to the Vernon Hills Golf Course and is bordered by wooded areas that provide shade along the trails. Visitors can access the Metra North Central Service station within a ten-minute drive, and several grocery stores and restaurants are located along Milwaukee Avenue less than two miles away. The park’s layout keeps active recreation areas separate from quiet walking paths, allowing residents to choose between structured sports facilities and quieter nature walks.

Picnic Area Playground