Prairie School & Park, Buffalo Grove, IL

Prairie School & Park in Buffalo Grove spans 25 acres of open space and includes the 700-student Prairie Elementary School, creating a coordinated educational and recreational hub. The park features lighted tennis and basketball courts, multiple baseball and soccer fields, and a 1.2-mile paved loop trail that connects directly to the larger Buffalo Grove bike path system. A large playground with separate age-specific sections sits adjacent to an inclusive-play area designed for children with disabilities. The site contains two picnic shelters with electrical hookups, restrooms, and a 4-acre retention pond that supports seasonal fishing. Mature oak and maple trees line the perimeter, providing shade for spectators at the athletic fields. The park is bordered by Deerfield Parkway and Prairie Road, placing it within a half-mile of the Buffalo Grove Metra station and the Town Center shopping district with its grocery stores, restaurants, and library branch.

Baseball Diamonds Biking Paths Hiking Paths Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields

Location

City Buffalo Grove

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $15,381

House $592,467

Townhouse –

Condo $350,600