Butler Lake Park, Libertyville, IL

Butler Lake Park sits adjacent to the 140-acre Butler Lake in Libertyville and functions as the village’s primary outdoor recreation area. A 1.8-mile paved loop trail circles the lake, providing a flat, continuous route for walking, jogging, and cycling that connects to the regional Des Plaines River Trail. The park contains two playgrounds, a sandy beach with designated swimming area, picnic shelters, a fishing pier, and a small boat launch used by kayakers and paddleboarders. Public restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the main parking lot. On the south side, a nine-hole disc-golf course winds through mature oak and hickory trees, while the north end features open turf fields used for soccer and pick-up sports. The park is three blocks from downtown Libertyville’s Metra station and within a ten-minute walk of the Cook Memorial Public Library and local shops, allowing residents to combine lakefront recreation with errands and commuting without driving.

Baseball Diamonds Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Ice Skating Rink Picnic Area Playground