Kelli Garvanian Park, Vernon Hills, IL

Kelli Garvanian Park in Vernon Hills covers 20 acres of open space with a 1.1-mile paved trail that connects to the village’s larger network of walking and biking routes. The park features two lighted tennis courts, a playground with age-appropriate equipment, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball area. Two baseball/softball diamonds with irrigated turf and bleachers host youth and adult league games throughout the season. Picnic shelters, grills, and restrooms support larger gatherings, while a fishing pond stocked by the Lake County Forest Preserve offers catch-and-release angling. Mature trees provide shade along the paths, and native plantings line the shoreline. The park sits within a mile of the Vernon Hills Metra station and several grocery stores, allowing residents to combine outdoor activities with convenient access to daily errands and regional transit.

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