Mulford Park, Skokie, IL

Mulford Park sits at the corner of Oakton Street and Niles Center Road, providing Skokie residents with a compact, well-maintained recreation area. The park features two lighted tennis courts, a full-size basketball court, and a fenced playground with modern equipment. A 0.3-mile asphalt loop circles the grounds and connects to the nearby village-wide Skokie Valley Trail, allowing cyclists and pedestrians to travel north toward Evanston or south toward the North Shore Channel without crossing major streets. Mature shade trees line the perimeter, and benches are placed along the path for rest. Restrooms and drinking fountains operate seasonally, and ample off-street parking is available on the Oakton side. The park is adjacent to the Skokie Public Library and two blocks from the Oakton-Skokie Yellow Line station, giving residents quick access to downtown Chicago. Evening lighting on the courts and loop makes the space usable after work hours.

Basketball Courts Playground