Kelly Park is an outdoor community activity center. It features baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, football fields, concession stands, playground areas, barbecue areas and benches. Guests can walk the 4,821-square foot path. The park is situated near Lake Lorin.
Pioneer Park is one of the Niles Park District's larger parks, and it offers a mini golf course and baseball batting cages. It also has two baseball fields, a soccer field, a playground, a concession stand/ticket booth and a small building that houses a party room and restrooms. There are picnic tables near the concession stand and a parking lot. Pioneer Park is located on the southeast corner of Touhy and Harlem Avenues. The entrance is on Harlem Avenue.
Part of a 150-acre preserve, Lyman Woods Interpretive Center offers a two-for-one deal: a learning center and a beautiful nature area to explore. With so many acres, you will want to take a guided tour and reap the benefits of someone who knows the area. The Lyman Woods Interpretive Center, an economically friendly building with a green roof, houses changing exhibits for visitors. While walking the grounds, take notice of the butterfly and the rain gardens.
Detailed information about this and other Downers Grove parks is available on the Park District's interactive website.
Knoch Knolls Park is a very expansive park with two multi-use fields, nine disc golf nets, a pond and restroom facility on site. A four-mile long paved pathway runs through the area, which is located near the intersection of Knoch Knolls and Modaff Roads. The park is one of more than 100 in Naperville.
The Lake County Forest Preserve's 782-acre Cuba Marsh touches the borders of Lake Zurich at West Cuba and Ela roads. The east end features trails suitable for hiking, biking, cross country and skiing. Trails to the west end link to a boardwalk connected to more trails that lead to atheletic fields, outdoor fireplaces, picnic areas, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, a music pavilion and a tree house.
Deerspring Park is home to Deerspring Pool, an outdoor pool open during the summer months. The pool has a Splashpad, as well as diving boards and water slides. Deerspring Pool has playground equipment for toddlers and elementary school age children. There is a small pavilion area with picnic tables. Tennis and volleyball courts are also available for use.
