Gerald Weeks Memorial Park, Carol Stream, IL

Gerald Weeks Memorial Park spans 35 acres in Carol Stream and features a 1.2-mile paved loop trail that connects directly to the regional Prairie Path system. The park contains two playgrounds with separate areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, plus three lighted baseball/softball fields and two full-size soccer fields. A 15,000-square-foot aquatic center includes a zero-depth pool, two water slides, and lap lanes. Picnic shelters with electrical outlets, a disc-golf course, and a dog-friendly area with separate small- and large-dog sections complete the amenities. Mature oak and maple trees line the walking paths, and the park’s central location places it within a half-mile of both the Carol Stream Public Library and the municipal recreation center. Residents can reach downtown Wheaton by bicycle in roughly 12 minutes via the connected trail network.

Fishing Playground