Oak Ridge Park, Lake Zurich, IL

Oak Ridge Park offers residents direct access to a 2.3-mile paved trail that connects to the 142-acre Ela Township Sports Complex and surrounding forest preserves. The park includes lighted tennis courts, a playground with modern equipment, two full-size baseball diamonds, and a picnic shelter with restrooms. A 9-acre pond supports seasonal fishing and attracts migratory birds, while mature oak and maple trees provide shaded walking paths. The park is located 1.5 miles from downtown Lake Zurich’s retail corridor and Route 12, and it sits adjacent to the 1,000-acre Ela Township Open Space property. Multiple trailheads link Oak Ridge to the 26-mile Old Town Trail system, allowing cyclists and runners to reach Hawley Lake and Paulus Park without entering residential streets. The combination of maintained athletic fields, wooded surroundings, and direct connections to regional open space provides measurable outdoor recreation opportunities within walking distance of nearby neighborhoods.

Basketball Courts Fishing Picnic Area Playground Restrooms Volleyball Courts