Woodland Park, Hinsdale, IL

Woodland Park in Hinsdale occupies 11 acres of rolling terrain bordered by Oak Street, Woodside Avenue, and the BNSF railway line. A paved loop trail circles the park, connecting to the adjacent Salt Creek Greenway Trail and allowing residents to reach the 1.8-mile Salt Creek Trail without crossing major roads. The park contains two full-size tennis courts, a lighted baseball diamond, two playground structures with rubberized surfacing, and a picnic shelter with adjacent restrooms. Mature oak and hickory trees provide shade over open lawns used for informal recreation, while a small retention pond attracts seasonal waterfowl. The park lies within a half-mile of downtown Hinsdale’s Metra station and the commercial district along Hinsdale Avenue, placing shopping, dining, and commuter rail service within walking distance for nearby residents.