Winnebago Park, Des Plaines, IL

Winnebago Park sits on the east side of Des Plaines and covers roughly 33 acres of open space. The park features a paved 1.2-mile loop trail that connects directly to the Des Plaines River Trail, allowing residents to walk or bike to Lake Opeka and the Des Plaines River without leaving the trail system. A lighted baseball field, two lighted tennis courts, and a playground with rubber surfacing provide year-round outdoor activity. The park’s northern edge borders a mature oak-hickory woodland that supplies shade along the trail and attracts seasonal bird migration. A 40-space parking lot and restrooms at the main entrance on Winnebago Street accommodate daily visitors and weekend events. The park lies less than a quarter-mile from the Des Plaines Metra station and within two miles of I-294, shortening commutes to downtown Chicago. Nearby retail along Lee Street includes a grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurants, placing daily errands within walking distance for residents who live along the park’s perimeter.

Playground