Rutgers Park, Woodridge, IL

Rutgers Park in Woodridge, IL offers residents direct access to the 2.3-mile DuPage River Trail, which runs through the park and connects to the broader regional trail system. The park includes an 18-hole disc golf course, four lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, and a 30,000-square-foot aquatic center with lap lanes, a diving well, and a zero-depth entry pool. Picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, and a dog park are also available. The park sits adjacent to the 53-acre Lake Carleton, which supports fishing and non-motorized boating. Rutgers Park is located near the intersection of IL Route 53 and 75th Street, placing it within a short drive of the Promenade Bolingbrook shopping center and the Lisle Metra station. The combination of maintained athletic facilities, water access, and trail connectivity provides consistent outdoor recreation options for residents throughout the year.

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