Marley Creek Park, Mokena, IL

Marley Creek Park covers 40 acres of preserved open space in Mokena and includes a 1.3-mile paved trail that loops through wooded sections and along Marley Creek. The trail connects to the Old Plank Road Trail, giving residents direct access to a 22-mile regional path system for walking, jogging, and cycling. Playgrounds, a picnic shelter with tables and grills, and restrooms are clustered near the main parking lot on 191st Street. Two fishing ponds stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources sit on the east side of the park; catch-and-release rules apply. Open turf areas accommodate informal sports, while a designated dog-friendly zone allows off-leash exercise within a fenced enclosure. The park lies within a mile of downtown Mokena Metra station and the I-80 interchange, placing daily errands, commuter rail service, and regional highways within a short drive or bike ride of nearby neighborhoods.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Playground Softball Fields

Location

City Mokena

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $8,816

House $554,900

Townhouse $474,400

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