Hoffman Park, Des Plaines, IL

Hoffman Park in Des Plaines offers residents a 20-acre green space with a one-mile paved walking loop, two lighted tennis courts, a playground equipped with age-appropriate climbing structures, and a regulation-size baseball diamond maintained by the park district. The park sits directly across from Central Elementary School, allowing families to walk children to classes, and it connects via sidewalk to the Des Plaines River Trail, which extends north to Lake Cook Road and south toward the city’s Metra station. Mature oak and maple trees provide shade over picnic tables and two reservable shelters with electrical outlets and restrooms. The park is also adjacent to a public library branch and a grocery-anchored retail center, enabling residents to combine errands with outdoor time without driving. Evening lighting along the main path supports year-round use, and the open layout offers unobstructed views of the surrounding residential streets, making it easy for parents to supervise children from nearby homes.

Location

City Des Plaines

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,383

House $426,280

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