Ben Diamond Park, Waukegan, IL

Ben Diamond Park sits on 25 acres along Waukegan’s southern edge and gives residents direct access to the Des Plaines River Trail. The trail runs through the park’s wooded eastern section, providing a flat, paved route for walking, running, or cycling that links to nearby forest preserves. A 40-acre lake on the property supports fishing and non-motorized boating, with an ADA-accessible fishing pier and boat launch. Two lighted baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, and a playground with rubberized surfacing are clustered near the main parking lot. Picnic shelters equipped with grills and electrical outlets can be reserved for private use. The park’s southern border borders a Metra commuter station, shortening the trip to Chicago’s Loop to roughly 50 minutes. Public restrooms and drinking fountains remain open year-round, and the grounds are maintained by the Waukegan Park District.

Basketball Courts Picnic Area Playground Softball Fields Tennis Courts

Location

City Waukegan

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,048

House $255,661

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