Prairie Park, Arlington Heights, IL

Prairie Park in Arlington Heights features a 14-acre landscape with a 1.5-mile paved trail that connects to the Northwest Bike Trail, allowing residents to reach downtown Arlington Heights or the Des Plaines River Trail without driving. The park includes a 3-acre natural prairie area with native grasses and wildflowers, along with a playground, picnic shelter, and restrooms. A small fishing pond is stocked seasonally by the park district, and adjacent athletic fields support youth soccer and baseball leagues. The park sits within a half-mile of the Arlington Heights Metra station and several grocery stores along Northwest Highway, providing direct access to commuter rail service and daily shopping. Its open sightlines and flat terrain make it suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling year-round.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Climbing Ice Skating Rink Picnic Area Playground Soccer Fields