Callahan Strand Park in Glenwood spans 18 acres along the Thorn Creek Greenway, providing direct access to a 3.2-mile paved trail system. The park features a playground with modern equipment, two lighted tennis courts, and a basketball court. A 1.5-acre fishing pond is stocked seasonally with bluegill and catfish. Restroom facilities and drinking fountains are available year-round. Picnic shelters with grills accommodate groups up to 50 people. Mature oak and hickory trees line the northern edge, offering shade for walkers and runners. The park connects to the 9-mile Thorn Creek Trail, which extends into nearby Forest Preserves. Parking lots at the main entrance hold 75 vehicles. The location sits within a 10-minute drive of both the Glenwood Woods shopping district and the Metra Electric Line station at 187th Street, supporting daily commuting and errands.
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Callahan Strand Park currently has 11 single family homes for sale and 1 lot for sale. There is 1 foreclosure for sale.