William W. Powers - State Recreation Area
- This information was provided by Department of Natural Resources A 160-acre tract was acquired by the state in 1947 and became known as the Wolf Lake State Recreation Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the area ... wildernet.com
West Pullman Park Savanna
West Pullman Park is home to one of the Chicago Park District"s only oak savanna habitats. The Chicago Park District created a savanna habitat at West Pullman Park in 2001-2002. A grove of mature black oaks in the cen... explorechicago.org
Commissioners Park
Both a park and home to a preschool, Commissioners is one of the biggest parks in Chicago Heights... patch.com
Homewood Estates Park
Homewood Estates Park is a large park of fifteen acres... patch.com
Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve
The 135 acres of the sprawling Beaubien Forest Preserve contains Flatfoot Lake, wetlands, a stretch of the Calumet River with a gas powered boat launch, a thick forest of oak trees, wildlife, picnicing and fishing. Fo... explorechicago.org
Mount Greenwood Park
In addition to an outdoor swimming pool and ice skating rink, Mount Greenwood Park has an interactive playground designed by the Chicago Public Art Group. It includes large sculptual musical instruments, six mosaic co... explorechicago.org
Pinehurst Park
Pinehurst Park has half an acre of recreation and is located on Tina Lane in Flossmoor. It has an outdoor area set aside for recreation and play and offers an ADA-accessible playground area for children, with colorful swing se... patch.com
Hecht Park
Hecht Parkis locatedin a neighborhood right off of LaGrange, and the impressively sized park includes two full playgrounds, two parking lots, two baseball fields with stands, a soccer field, a bike path, picnic tables,public r... patch.com
Centennial Park
Tinley Park's largest park, 55-acre Centennial Park offers natural scenery, pathways, a 12-acre lake stocked for fishing, a footbridge, picnic areas, picnic shelters (permit required), playgrounds, areas for volleyball and bas... patch.com
White Water Canyon Water Park And Spray Ground
Next to the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center and park district offices, the district-owned White Water Canyon Water Park is a colorful and popular series of water slides, pools, play areas and the interactive fountains of t... patch.com
Burnham Woods Golf Course
Named after legendary urban planner Daniel Burnham, the woods feature an 18-hole golf course (6,321 yards), with a par of 72. Infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone played here. Accessibility limitations. Please contact ... explorechicago.org
Veterans Park
Acquired in 1972, Veterans Park offers two ball fields, a basketball area, horseshoe pits, natural areas, pathways, picnic areas, a picnic shelter (permit required), a soccer field, two tennis courts and a red, white and blue ... patch.com
Jaycee Grove
A quiet picnic area next to the miniature golf course and batting cages of the district-owned Tinley Junction, Jaycee Grove offers horseshoe pits and beautiful scenery in addition to the picnic areas and picnic shelter (permit... patch.com
Pullman 1894 Strike Memorial Rose And Herb Garden
Planted in the 1980s to commemorate the 1894 Workers' Strike, the Rose Garden has many varieties of roses that were developed during George Pullman's lifetime (1831-1897) and is located behind the historic Hotel Flore... explorechicago.org
Tinley Terrace Tot Lot
Tucked along a quiet, residential street, the Tinley Terrace Tot Lot is a favorite among parents and children in the surrounding subdivision for its fun, safe playground, which includes a swing set, slides and more... patch.com
Vogt Woods
Acquired in 1974, the large, centrally located natural area offers a ball field, a football field, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, pathways, picnic areas, picnic shelter (permit required) and a playground... patch.com
Joe Mccarthy Park
In addition to being the home to the batting cages and miniature golf in Tinley Junction, McCarthy Park offers a playground, a ball field, a volleyball court and pathways through scenic natural areas... patch.com
Veterans Park
Veterans Park is located in a cul-de-sac and its charming playground has an eight-sided slide, four spring toys, eight swings, a basketball court, a softball field, a sand pit and tennis courts... patch.com