Century Park, Vernon Hills, IL

Century Park spans 146 acres in Vernon Hills, featuring a network of paved trails that connect to the regional Des Plaines River Trail system for walking, jogging, and cycling. The park includes two large lakes stocked for catch-and-release fishing, a playground with rubber surfacing, lighted tennis and pickleball courts, and two sand volleyball courts. An 18-hole disc golf course winds through wooded sections, and a central shelter with restrooms and picnic tables supports group gatherings. The terrain mixes open turf with mature tree stands, offering varied scenery without dense forest cover. Restroom buildings and drinking fountains are spaced along the main loop, and the park sits less than one mile from the Hawthorn Mall retail corridor and the Vernon Hills Metra station, providing direct access to shopping, dining, and commuter rail service.

Basketball Courts Biking Paths Boating Bocce Courts Canoeing Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Kayaking Picnic Area Playground Sled Hill Volleyball Courts