Kristina Park, Round Lake, IL

Kristina Park in Round Lake sits adjacent to the 170-acre Round Lake Conservation Area, giving residents direct trail access for hiking, bird-watching, and seasonal fishing. The park itself includes two lighted baseball diamonds, a playground, and two reservable picnic shelters with restrooms and adjacent parking. A paved multi-use path circles the park perimeter and links to the 6.2-mile Round Lake Loop Trail, which runs north to Round Lake Beach’s shopping district and south to the Metra Milwaukee District North line station. Mature oak stands provide shade along the eastern edge, while open turf fields to the west allow for informal sports and kite-flying. During summer months the Round Lake Area Park District schedules youth baseball leagues and outdoor fitness classes on the grounds. The park’s location, roughly one mile west of U.S. Route 12, places everyday retail, grocery, and dining options within a five-minute drive, while Route 120 provides a direct commute east to I-94.

Outdoor Pavilion