Founders Park, Bridgeview, IL

Founders Park in Bridgeview spans 36 acres and includes two lighted baseball fields, three soccer fields, two tennis courts, a playground, and a 1.2-mile paved walking path that circles the park’s perimeter. The park also contains a 5,000-square-foot recreation building with restrooms, a concession stand, and a meeting room. Mature trees line the western edge, providing shade along the walking path and a buffer from Harlem Avenue traffic. The park is directly adjacent to the Bridgeview Public Library and the Bridgeview Community Center, both within a two-block walk. On-site parking is available in three lots that together accommodate over 250 vehicles. The Cook County Forest Preserve’s Centennial Trail lies one mile west of the park, giving residents quick access to a 30-mile regional bike route. Street connections from the park lead directly to 79th Street, providing a short drive to the Harlem Avenue commercial corridor.

Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Softball Fields Tennis Courts

Location

City Bridgeview

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,630

House $339,820

Townhouse –

Condo $249,850