Hartmann Park & Pavilion, Vernon Hills, IL

Hartmann Park & Pavilion in Vernon Hills spans 34 acres and includes a 2.2-mile paved trail that connects to the larger Des Plaines River Trail system. The park features a large pavilion with picnic tables and grills, two playgrounds with rubberized surfacing, a fishing pond stocked by the Lake County Forest Preserve, and open fields used for youth sports. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and ample parking are located near the main entrance off U.S. Route 45. The trail passes through wooded sections and open prairie, providing shaded routes for walking, running, and cycling. Residents can reach the Vernon Hills Metra station and the Hawthorn Mall shopping district in under five minutes by car, while several grocery stores and restaurants lie within a two-mile radius. The combination of maintained trails, water access, and nearby retail supports daily outdoor activity without requiring travel outside the immediate area.

Baseball Diamonds Field Hiking Paths In-Line Skating Parking Picnic Areas Playground Restrooms Shelter Softball Fields