Connemara Park, Lemont, IL

Connemara Park in Lemont occupies 60 acres along the Des Plaines River, offering residents direct river access and three miles of paved and natural-surface trails for walking, running, and cycling. The park includes two playgrounds, a fishing pond stocked with bluegill and bass, and several picnic shelters with grills and restrooms. A 0.8-mile fitness loop with exercise stations runs along the eastern edge, while the northern section contains a restored tallgrass prairie with labeled native plant species. The main parking area connects to the Centennial Trail, which extends 30 miles north to Cook County’s Palos Forest Preserves. Lemont’s downtown Metra station is 1.5 miles away, providing 45-minute service to Chicago’s Union Station. The park’s riverfront location places it within a short drive of I-55 and the Argonne National Laboratory employment corridor, making it convenient for commuters who want daily access to river recreation and maintained trails without traveling far from home.

Field Playground Shelter