The best parks & outdoor spots in Orland Park

Wetlands wildlife habitat with walking/biking trails, a viewing deck & year-round nature programs.

W 109th St &, Laramie Ave (Oak Lawn)

Kid-friendly space with baseball fields, playground and skateboard park.

19900 S 80th Ave (Tinley Park)

Fields, tennis courts, gardens, a gymnasium, a sleek playground, an outdoor pool & an ice rink.

3721 W 111th St (Chicago)

Lake and ponds with walking trails surrounding them. There’s also fishing, picnic areas and playgrounds.

7800 W 171st St (Tinley Park)

Nature park featuring a quarry lake, prairie & wetlands, plus fishing, boating, trails & a dog park.

1490 Royce Rd (Naperville)

Park with a playground, paved and natural trails, and a picnic shelter.

320 Charlestown Dr (Bolingbrook)

Pond in a tranquil landscape with a playground, walking trails and tennis courts.

16675 Haven Ave (Orland Hills)

Combination sensory-integrated playground, garden, and trail system that's open from dawn to dusk.

2751 International Dr (Lisle)

Flat wetland reserve with native flora & rich birdlife with a viewing area, on former farmland.

Central Ave & Flossmoor Rd (Tinley Park)

Recreational park with 62.4 acres featuring sports facilities, a playground, and a skate park.

990 W Boughton Rd (Bolingbrook)

Nature preserve offering a lake with fishing, an equestrian center & trails through varied habitats.

Naperville Rd (Naperville)

Nature trails, campsites & education centers in a protected expanse of oaks, meadows & wetlands.

14630 Oak Park Ave (Oak Forest)

Nature center offering hands-on activities, plus trails with interpretive signs & art installations.

419 Trout Farm Rd (Bolingbrook)

A 176.3-acre woodland conservation area steeped in Native American heritage with a 1.7-mile trail.

H7XF+FP (Oak Forest)

Massive park with trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, plus picnic areas & camping facilities.

Greene Rd (Bolingbrook)

80-acre park in a ravine by a creek offering trails, a picnic area & a stone bridge.

100 Bluff Rd (Lemont)

Prairie conservation area with a bike trail & walking paths, plus birdwatching opportunities.

167th Street &, LaGrange Rd (Tinley Park)

Exotic plants & flowers of various climates co-exist with birds, fish & turtles in small showrooms.

615 Garfield St (Oak Park)

Relaxed spot with deer sightings and flagstone structure for parties, plus space for picnics.

3051 S 1st Ave (North Riverside)

Created by a famous landscape architect, this park has ball fields, a theater, a pool & golf course.

500 S Central Ave (Chicago)

Nature preserve with bike trails, jogging paths, and picnic tables where wildlife can be seen.

Salt Creek Trail System - Brown Unpaved Spur (Brookfield)

This 21-acre park offers turf & natural grass fields, plus a skate park & community gardens.

2800 S Sacramento Ave (Chicago)

Kid-friendly park offering picnic tables and hiking trails.

1st Ave, south of 31st Ave (Riverside)

Green space featuring a conservatory with 8 diverse sections, outdoor gardens and a playground.

100 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.

300 N Central Park Ave (Chicago)

Forest preserve with picnic groves & shelters that's part of the historic Chicago Portage waterway.

200 W 47th St Illinois and Michigan Canal (Lyons)

Forested wildlife preserve along the Des Plaines River with a walking path & abundant birds.

536 N Harlem Ave (River Forest)

Dog-friendly park featuring picnic tables, a basketball court and a playground for kids.

175th St &, Chicago Ave (Lansing)

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and a sensory area designed for children with special needs.

7800 Hohman Ave (Munster)

40 acres of open space plus sports facilities, a fitness center & an outdoor swimming pool.

201 E 111th St (Chicago)

Community park with a playground, pool, tennis and basketball courts, and facilities for baseball and summer camp.

401 W 123rd St (Chicago)

Park offering ball diamonds, a playground and a field house (with bathrooms), plus friendly staff.

11546 S Ave L (Chicago)

City park that's good for kids, with frequent events and plenty of activities.

11132 S St Lawrence Ave (Chicago)

Jumbo, nearly 200-acre park featuring gymnasiums, a beach, sports fields & picnic areas.

9801 S Ave G (Chicago)

Public recreation area with lake & river access for anglers, nature trails & picnic facilities.

W Doty Ave S, southeast of E 130th St &, S Ellis Ave (Chicago)

Scenic park with formal gardens and a lake, as well as playgrounds and walking trails.

1005 S Centennial Dr (Munster)

Park featuring a lake for fishing and boating, plus trails amid grassy lawns.

27341 S Ridgeland Ave (Monee)

Lush lakefront park & well-known fishing destination, with grassy areas for picnics & sports.

598 Thornton Lansing Rd (Thornton)

Nature preserve with picnic tables and trails for walking, horseback riding, and birdwatching.

22300 Burnham Ave (Chicago Heights)

Waterfront walks & fishing in a lakeshore park with a climbing wall on a former steel mill's facade.

at Lake Michigan, E 87th St (Chicago)

Nature area popular for its woodsy trails, mountain biking tracks & BBQ spots, plus creek fishing.

IL-394 (Glenwood)

Center with gardens, a waterfall, lakeside trails & native trees, plus regular family activities.

7402 Lake Katherine Dr (Palos Heights)

Recreation spot with hiking/cycling trails, fishing & picnicking areas in a picturesque setting.

Central Ave & 167th St (Tinley Park)

Sneak in a quick nature reset at West Park, where a legit disc golf course, walking trails, tennis courts, and a solid playground make it…

621 Wheeler Ave (Joliet)

Need an easy kid-energy release and a cool-down in one trip, swing by Austin (Henry) Park. The small-but-mighty green space packs a…

5951 W Lake St (Chicago)

Frontier Park packs a skate park, bocce, pickleball and basketball plus roomy fields and playgrounds, and paved paths that link with the…

3380 Cedar Glade Dr (Naperville)

Nowell Park is your no-fuss spot for a pickup game or kid energy burn, with baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, play…

199 Mills Rd (Joliet)

Family-friendly green space with scenic trails along the DuPage River, plus fountains and a playground.

400 S Eagle St (Naperville)

This baseball & basketball fixture also has a pool & field house with gymnasiums & an auditorium.

1419 W Blackhawk St (Chicago)

Open space offering a picnic pavilion, soccer field, playground, splash pad & trails on 77 acres.

19623 Renwick Rd (Crest Hill)

Parks with playgrounds, splash pads and picnic tables.

4704 Garfield Ave (Lisle)

Lively park complete with a splash pad and a playground, plus a picnic area.

3109 Cedar Glade Dr (Naperville)

5.4 acres of park district land with tennis courts, baseball field, bike trail & splash pad.

2910 Hobson Rd (Woodridge)

Family-friendly park featuring a playground and baseball fields, plus tennis courts.

Curtis Avenue &, Wilcox St (Joliet) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Park with a playground, half-size basketball court, splash pad, and small rink suitable for soccer and hockey.

1609Richfield Trl (Romeoville)

Spacious 15-ft-deep pool with slides and diving boards, plus a high dive and a sandy beach.

500 Jackson Ave (Naperville)

Park with a water playground, pool & sports facilities plus fishing, wildlife & a canoe launch.

5100 N Francisco Ave (Chicago)

Tiny neighborhood park featuring playground, seasonal splash pad & regular indoor kid activities.

1919 N Seminary Ave (Chicago)

Expansive natural area including meadow & prairie habitat for birds plus running & biking trails.

83rd St (Naperville)

Park with a zero-depth, Olympic-sized indoor pool, fitness center & an outdoor splash pad.

1312 S Racine Ave (Chicago)

Recreation venue offering a playground and a water park.

18600 Harwood Ave (Homewood)