Sommerset Detention is a 17-acre open space and detention basin in Buffalo Grove that doubles as a recreational destination. A paved walking path circles the water, providing a flat 0.8-mile loop for residents who want a measured route for daily exercise. The basin is stocked for catch-and-release fishing, and the shoreline is maintained with native grasses and a small fishing pier. Open turf areas accommodate informal sports and picnics, while several benches face west for sunset views. The site is bordered on two sides by the Buffalo Grove Bike Path, linking residents directly to the 6-mile network that extends through Willow Stream Park and into the Des Plaines River Trail. A small parking lot off Pauline Avenue offers easy access, and the location is less than a half-mile from the Buffalo Grove Recreation Center and the village library. Mature trees along the northern edge provide summer shade without obstructing sight lines across the water.
Sommerset Detention currently has 7 single family homes for sale, 7 townhouses for sale, and 2 condos for sale.