Franklin Park, Chicago, IL

Franklin Park offers residents direct access to the 300-acre Des Plaines River Trail, a paved route extending 56 miles north and south for walking, running, and cycling. The park district maintains 12 baseball and softball diamonds, an outdoor aquatic center with lap lanes, a 9-hole disc golf course, and three playgrounds equipped with climbing structures. North Park and Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserves border the village, providing additional trails through oak-hickory woodland and riverfront fishing access. The Metra Milwaukee District West line stops at Franklin Park station, with service to Chicago Union Station in 25 minutes. O’Hare International Airport lies six miles northwest, and major highways I-90 and I-294 intersect nearby, connecting residents to Schaumburg’s retail corridor and downtown Chicago within a 20-minute drive. Local amenities include a public library branch, two full-service grocery stores, and a municipal fitness center offering group classes and weight rooms.

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Location

City Chicago

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $2,263

House $186,300

Townhouse $99,000

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