Emerald Ridge Park, Lindenhurst, IL

Emerald Ridge Park spans 17 acres along the Des Plaines River in Lindenhurst and serves as the village’s primary outdoor recreation site. A 1.2-mile paved multi-use trail connects directly to the regional Des Plaines River Trail, allowing residents to walk or cycle south to the Chain O’Lakes or north toward the Illinois-Wisconsin border without leaving the park system. Two lighted ball diamonds host Lindenhurst Youth Baseball games in spring and summer, while a separate 2.5-acre dog park provides separate fenced areas for small and large breeds and includes a watering station. Picnic shelters overlook a central retention pond stocked for catch-and-release fishing, and an adjacent playground features a rubberized surface and climbing equipment rated for ages five through twelve. The park sits less than one mile from both U.S. Route 45 and the Metra Milwaukee District North Line’s Lake Villa station, giving commuters quick access to Chicago or Kenosha. Nearby commercial nodes along Grand Avenue supply grocery, pharmacy, and dining options within a five-minute drive.

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City Lindenhurst

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $8,683

House $477,500

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