Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park, Mount Prospect, IL

Robert T. Jackson Clearwater Park covers 27 acres in central Mount Prospect, with two lighted baseball fields, a playground, and three tennis courts that stay open after dark. The park’s main feature is a 1.1-mile paved loop that circles a 14-acre retention pond used for catch-and-release fishing. Picnic shelters with grills sit along the water’s edge, and a boardwalk section lets visitors watch ducks and herons without disturbing shoreline vegetation. The park connects directly to the 4.5-mile Northwest Municipal Conference bike trail, giving residents a car-free route to downtown Mount Prospect’s Metra station and the public library. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and a parking lot large enough for 120 vehicles are located at the south entrance off Central Road. Evening lighting along the main path allows year-round use for walking and jogging. The combination of active sports facilities, water access, and direct trail links makes the park a practical daily amenity for nearby households.

Biking Paths Fishing Hiking Paths Playground Tennis Courts