Discovery Park, Franklin Park, IL

Discovery Park in Franklin Park, Illinois, spans 29 acres and serves as a central recreation space for residents in the northwest Chicago suburbs. The park features two baseball diamonds, a football field, and four lighted tennis courts that accommodate both casual play and organized leagues. A 1.1-mile paved loop trail circles the park perimeter, providing a measured route for walking, jogging, and cycling. The park includes a fully accessible playground with rubberized surfacing, a splash pad operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and several picnic shelters with adjacent grills. Mature trees line the walking paths and offer shade over the open lawns. The park sits adjacent to the Des Plaines River Trail, allowing users to extend their route into the regional trail network. Parking is available at multiple lots, and the park is located less than a mile from Franklin Park’s Metra station on the Milwaukee District/West Line.

ADA Accessible Swing Field Picnic Areas Playground

Location

City Franklin Park

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,293

House $405,950

Townhouse –

Condo $195,000