Birchwood Park, Darien, IL

Birchwood Park in Darien sits on 20 acres of open space with mature trees and a central pond that draws local wildlife. A 1.2-mile paved loop accommodates walking, jogging, and cycling, while a separate crushed-stone path leads through a wooded section and connects to the 9.1-mile DuPage River Trail. The park includes a playground with climbing structures, two full-size baseball diamonds, four lighted tennis courts, and six pickleball courts. Picnic shelters with grills and restrooms are located near the parking lots. The Darien Park District’s administrative building is on-site, offering year-round fitness classes and summer day-camp programs. Birchwood’s location places residents within three miles of both Interstate 55 and the Metra BNSF line, and less than two miles from several grocery stores and restaurants along 75th Street.

Hiking Paths Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields