Weller Creek Park, Mount Prospect, IL

Weller Creek Park spans 18 acres along the creek that gives it its name, providing Mount Prospect residents with direct access to the Des Plaines River Trail. The park features a 1.2-mile paved loop that accommodates both walkers and cyclists, while the adjacent natural-surface path follows the creek through riparian woodlands. Two playgrounds, a basketball court, and a sand volleyball area serve different age groups, and a reservable picnic shelter with restrooms supports group gatherings. Fishing is permitted in the creek, and seasonal waterfowl and songbirds are visible along the water’s edge. The park sits within a half-mile of downtown Mount Prospect’s Metra station and public library, allowing residents to reach commuter service or municipal services on foot or by short bicycle ride. Its combination of maintained recreational facilities and preserved stream corridor offers daily outdoor options without requiring travel beyond the village limits.

Basketball Courts