Cherokee Park, Des Plaines, IL

Cherokee Park spans 27 acres in Des Plaines and provides residents with a range of outdoor options within walking distance of many neighborhoods. The park features a 1.2-mile paved loop trail used for walking, jogging, and cycling, plus an additional 0.8-mile nature trail that winds through wooded sections. Two playgrounds with modern equipment, lighted tennis courts, and a baseball field with bleachers serve active households, while two picnic shelters and restrooms support group gatherings. A small pond stocked for catch-and-release fishing sits near the northern entrance, and an adjacent parking lot makes access convenient. The park’s central location places it less than a mile from the Des Plaines Public Library, several grocery stores along River Road, and Metra’s Union Pacific Northwest Line station, allowing residents to combine daily recreation with routine errands without relying on a car for every trip.

Basketball Courts Playground