Ridge Acres Park occupies a central location in Western Springs and includes two baseball/softball diamonds, a soccer field, and a full-size basketball court. A half-mile paved loop trail circles the park, connecting to the Illinois Prairie Path at its north edge and providing a direct off-street route toward downtown Western Springs and the Metra BNSF station. The playground area features newer composite equipment and shaded seating, and the park’s open lawns slope gently toward Salt Creek, giving clear sight lines and morning sunlight. Restrooms and drinking fountains are open year-round, and ample parking is located on the south side along 47th Street. Residents can reach the Western Springs Public Library and two grocery stores within a ten-minute walk or a three-minute drive, while downtown Chicago is twenty-five minutes away by train.
Playground Soccer Fields Softball Fields Tennis Courts
Ridge Acres Park currently has 8 single family homes for sale, 4 condos for sale, and 1 lot for sale. For anyone looking for a brand new home, there are 4 new construction homes for sale.