Moraine Park, Highland Park, IL

Moraine Park sits along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Highland Park, offering direct access to a mile-long beach and adjacent ravine trails. The park contains a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, playgrounds, and a picnic shelter, all connected by paved and natural-surface paths. Its location provides residents with a continuous lakefront trail that links to the North Shore Bike Path, allowing travel on foot or bicycle to downtown Highland Park and nearby train stations. Mature oak and hickory woodlands frame open lawn areas, while the park’s elevation yields unobstructed lake views. A short drive or bike ride reaches the Highland Park Public Library, Metra Union Pacific North Line, and the city’s commercial district. Seasonal programming includes a nature center and youth sports fields, giving families scheduled activities without leaving the neighborhood.

Dog Park Picnic Area