Plum Grove Reservoir Park, Palatine, IL

Plum Grove Reservoir Park in Palatine spans 58 acres and features a 30-acre reservoir surrounded by a 1.2-mile paved walking and biking trail. The park includes a fishing pier, picnic shelters, and restrooms, plus open fields suitable for informal sports. Anglers regularly catch largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish from the stocked reservoir. The trail connects directly to the nearby 9.3-mile Northwest Bikeway, allowing residents to reach downtown Palatine or neighboring communities without driving. Parking is available at two lots, and the park is adjacent to the Plum Grove Junior High athletic fields. Mature trees line the water’s edge and provide shade along the shoreline path, while the flat terrain makes the loop accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. The park’s location, one mile from the Metra Union Pacific Northwest line, offers convenient transit access for commuters.

Biking Paths Fishing Hiking Paths Picnic Area Playground