Lake Carlton Park, Woodridge, IL

Lake Carlton Park in Woodridge offers residents direct access to an 11-acre lake and a 1.3-mile paved trail that loops around the water. The trail connects to the larger Woodridge Park District network, allowing cyclists and walkers to reach nearby parks without driving. A fishing pier, playground, and picnic shelters sit along the shoreline, while a dog park occupies the northeast corner. The park’s open lawns provide space for informal sports, and the surrounding tree cover creates shade during summer months. Woodgrove Park, with its indoor fitness center and pool, lies within a five-minute drive, and the park is less than two miles from both Interstate 355 and the BNSF Metra line, simplifying commutes to downtown Chicago or the western suburbs.

Basketball Courts Biking Paths Canoeing Fishing Hiking Paths Ice Skating Rink Kayaking Picnic Area Restrooms Tennis Courts