Benson Park, Itasca, IL

Benson Park sits at the heart of Itasca, offering residents a 36-acre green space with a 1.8-mile paved loop trail that connects to the larger Salt Creek Greenway Trail. The park features a fully accessible playground with rubberized surfacing, two lighted baseball/softball fields, six tennis courts, and four pickleball courts. A fishing pond stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources draws anglers year-round, while open lawns provide space for informal sports and picnics. The park’s central location places it within a short drive of Hamilton Lakes Corporate Center and the Itasca Metra station on the Milwaukee District/West line, giving commuters direct rail access to downtown Chicago. Seasonal programming includes youth sports leagues through the Itasca Park District and summer concerts at the on-site bandshell. Mature trees line the perimeter, creating a shaded buffer between the park and adjacent residential streets.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Picnic Area Playground Tennis Courts

Location

City Itasca

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,299

House $471,560

Townhouse $337,000

Condo $257,999