Whytegate Park, Lincolnshire, IL

Whytegate Park spans 26 acres along the Des Plaines River in Lincolnshire, providing direct access to the 67-mile Des Plaines River Trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The park includes a 1.2-mile paved loop trail, three playgrounds with age-appropriate equipment, four lighted tennis courts, and a multi-purpose athletic field used for soccer and lacrosse. Two picnic shelters with grills accommodate gatherings, while a small fishing pond stocked with bluegill and bass offers shoreline angling. Mature oak and hickory trees shade most of the grounds, and the river corridor attracts waterfowl and songbirds year-round. The park sits within a five-minute drive of both the Lincolnshire Commons retail center and the Metra Milwaukee District North Line station at Prairie View, and it connects via local roads to the larger Cook County Forest Preserve system.

Basketball Courts Hiking Paths Picnic Area Playground Tennis Courts Volleyball Courts