Besley Park, Waukegan, IL

Besley Park covers 23 acres in Waukegan’s Waukegan Township and is bordered by the Des Plaines River. The park offers two lighted ball diamonds, four tennis courts, a basketball court, and a playground with modern safety surfacing. A 1.2-mile paved loop trail follows the riverbank, connecting to the regional Des Plaines River Trail for longer rides or runs. Picnic shelters equipped with grills and electrical outlets are available by reservation, and restrooms remain open year-round. Mature oak and hickory trees provide shade along the water’s edge, while an adjacent parking lot with 120 spaces reduces street congestion for visitors. The park sits less than two miles from the Metra Union Pacific-North Line station and Waukegan’s downtown commercial district, giving residents quick access to trains, grocery stores, and restaurants without leaving city limits.

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Location

City Waukegan

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,847

House $204,333

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