Lakeland Park Community Center, McHenry, IL

Lakeland Park Community Center sits at the core of McHenry’s park system and functions as a year-round destination for residents. The 20-acre site includes lighted tennis courts, a skate park, multiple baseball and softball diamonds, and a playground anchored by a splash pad that operates from Memorial Day through Labor Day. A 1.8-mile paved trail loops through the grounds and connects directly to the Fox River Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to travel north to the Wisconsin state line without crossing a road. Inside the 24,000-square-foot recreation building, a fitness center, three gymnasiums, and an indoor track operate daily; the second-floor community rooms overlook the adjacent 9-acre retention pond, which is stocked for catch-and-release fishing. The center is located less than two miles from Route 31, placing grocery stores, restaurants, and the McHenry Metra station within a ten-minute drive.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Playground Restrooms