Hawthorne Junction Park in Wheaton spans 23 acres along the Illinois Prairie Path and offers residents direct access to 61 miles of regional trails for biking, walking, and jogging. The park includes two lighted tennis courts, a playground with modern safety surfacing, and a 1.2-acre off-leash dog area with separate zones for large and small dogs. A 0.8-mile crushed-stone loop circles a restored prairie and wetland, where visitors can observe native wildflowers and waterfowl from an elevated boardwalk. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and a 40-car parking lot sit near the main entrance on President Street. The park is 0.4 miles from the Wheaton Public Library and within a ten-minute walk of downtown shops and restaurants, providing convenient access to both outdoor recreation and daily errands.
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Hawthorne Junction Park currently has 5 single family homes for sale and 2 lots for sale.