South School Park, Des Plaines, IL

South School Park in Des Plaines occupies 13 acres along South School Street and provides several facilities that appeal to families evaluating the area. The park includes two lighted baseball fields, a lighted soccer field, a playground with modern equipment, and a walking loop that circles the perimeter. A picnic shelter with restrooms sits near the parking area, and mature trees line the edges of the property, offering shade during summer months. The Des Plaines River Trail runs adjacent to the park’s eastern boundary, giving residents direct access to a paved regional path used for cycling and jogging. The park is located less than one mile from downtown Des Plaines, where the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line station provides commuter service to Chicago. Nearby retail corridors along River Road and Golf Road supply grocery stores, restaurants, and other daily services within a short drive. These features combine to create a convenient location for households seeking outdoor space and access to transportation and retail without traveling far from home.

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Location

City Des Plaines

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,492

House $430,447

Townhouse $239,000

Condo $339,000