Cedar Park, Park Forest, IL

Cedar Park sits at the southern edge of Park Forest, where mature trees and open green spaces create a consistent backdrop for daily life. The neighborhood’s primary draw is the Old Plank Road Trail, a paved corridor that runs directly through the area and connects to the 61-mile trail network of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Residents use the trail for commuting to the Metra Electric District station, 1.2 miles north, or for longer recreational rides that reach the Thorn Creek Nature Preserve. Cedar Park itself includes two playgrounds, a lighted baseball diamond, and a small pond stocked for catch-and-release fishing. The Park Forest Aqua Center, two blocks away, provides outdoor lap swimming and a zero-depth pool from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Grocery, pharmacy, and library services are clustered along Western Avenue, a five-minute drive from most streets in the neighborhood. The combination of direct trail access, on-site recreation, and nearby retail makes Cedar Park a practical choice for households that want outdoor space without leaving the south suburbs.

Playground Tennis Courts

Location

City Park Forest

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $4,747

House $149,000

Townhouse $90,760

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