James Park, Franklin Park, IL

James Park in Franklin Park spans 50 acres and serves as the village’s primary outdoor recreation area. The park features lighted athletic fields for baseball, softball, and soccer, along with a playground and a splash pad open seasonally. Paved paths loop through the grounds, connecting to the Des Plaines River Trail for longer-distance walking or cycling. Picnic shelters with grills and tables are available for gatherings, and the park includes a fitness court with equipment for body-weight training. Mature trees line the northern and eastern edges, providing shade along the paths. The park sits within a mile of the Franklin Park Public Library and the municipal pool, and Metra’s Milwaukee District/West line station is a short drive away. Its central location allows residents to reach O’Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago by car or train in under 30 minutes.

Basketball Courts Playground Skate Park Soccer Fields Spray Park

Location

City Franklin Park

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $6,316

House $350,283

Townhouse –

Condo $218,900