Estates Park, Glenwood, IL

Estates Park spans 25 acres in Glenwood’s residential core, offering residents a 1.2-mile paved loop trail that circles a 7-acre retention pond stocked with bass and bluegill. The trail connects directly to the 3.7-mile Thorn Creek Trail, providing continuous access for walking, jogging, or cycling without crossing major roads. Two lighted tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, and a playground with rubberized surfacing sit near the main parking lot, while three reservable picnic shelters with grills are spaced along the water’s edge. Mature oak and hickory trees shade most of the grounds, and a small observation deck overlooks the pond’s eastern shoreline. The park is two blocks from Glenwood’s Metra Electric station and less than a mile from I-294, allowing commuters quick access to downtown Chicago or Indiana. Public restrooms remain open year-round, and the park district maintains the grounds with weekly mowing and seasonal tree trimming.

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Location

City Glenwood

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,009

House $280,025

Townhouse –

Condo $131,644