Prince Pond Park, Downers Grove, IL

Prince Pond Park spans 11 acres along 63rd Street in Downers Grove, featuring a 6-acre pond stocked for fishing. A 0.8-mile paved trail loops around the water and connects to the 14-mile DuPage County Prairie Path system, allowing residents to walk or bike to downtown Downers Grove or nearby Metra stations. Two playgrounds with modern equipment sit near the parking area, and open turf fields accommodate soccer and informal sports. Picnic shelters with grills and restrooms are available for gatherings, while a fishing pier and observation deck provide water access. The park’s tree-lined perimeter and adjacent wetland areas create a buffer from surrounding residential streets. Its location places it within a 10-minute drive of both I-355 and downtown Downers Grove’s retail corridor, and it lies directly across from the Downers Grove Public Library branch.

Picnic Area Playground Pond