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A Guide to Willowbrook Parks

Jeff Salhani October 30, 2024

Willowbrook, IL (zip code 60527, DuPage County, population 9,236 per the 2020 census) maintains 10 park sites on more than 54 acres. This guide covers seven parks residents use most: three inside Willowbrook, plus Darien Community Park, Harvester Park in Burr Ridge, Prairie Trail Park, and Hinsbrook Park in neighboring Darien.

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Park

Address

Size

Key amenities

Willow Pond

Plainfield Rd & Adams St, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Part of the village's 10-site system

Splash pad (10am to 6pm, Memorial Day to Labor Day), pond with fishing pier, two playground areas

Midway Park

209 Midway Dr, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Renovated 2024

Open field for sports, walking paths, picnic areas

Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park

208 Midway Dr, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Village's largest park site

Ball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, picnic pavilions

Prairie Trail Park

59th St & Clarendon Hills Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527

Preserved prairie/woodland habitat

Walking trails through prairie and woodland areas

Darien Community Park

7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien, IL 60561

20 acres

Baseball field with lights, 4 pickleball courts, 2 tennis courts, 2 playgrounds, daily 8am to 10pm

Harvester Park

15W400 Harvester Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

37 acres (20 active, 17 natural)

Route 66-themed playground, seasonal splash pad, lit tennis and basketball courts, fishing pond, nature trails, free admission

Hinsbrook Park

Hinsbrook Ave & Beechnut Ln, Darien, IL 60561

Neighborhood park

Two baseball diamonds, soccer field, playground

1. Willow Pond

Willow Pond sits on Plainfield Road and Adams Street, one of 10 park sites the Village of Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Department maintains. The park's pond includes a handicap-accessible fishing pier, and a seasonal splash pad runs 10am to 6pm daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Two playground areas line the walking path around the pond, and the village's shared park system also includes an outdoor fitness court and a multi-sport rink for residents looking for stretching or fitness space.

  • Address: Plainfield Rd & Adams St, Willowbrook, IL 60527
  • Hours: Splash pad 10am to 6pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day
  • Cost: Free, municipal park

2. Midway Park

Midway Park, at 209 Midway Drive, was renovated in 2024 and offers an open field suited to soccer, frisbee, or informal sports, along with walking paths and picnic areas.

  • Address: 209 Midway Dr, Willowbrook, IL 60527
  • Hours: Dawn to dusk, typical of Willowbrook park sites
  • Cost: Free, municipal park

3. Tony and Florence Borse Memorial Community Park

Borse Memorial Community Park, at 208 Midway Drive, is the largest park in the Willowbrook system. It includes ball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, a playground with slides and climbing structures, and shaded picnic pavilions for group gatherings.

  • Address: 208 Midway Dr, Willowbrook, IL 60527
  • Hours: Dawn to dusk, typical of Willowbrook park sites
  • Cost: Free, municipal park

4. Prairie Trail Park

Prairie Trail Park, near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road, preserves a stretch of native prairie and woodland habitat. Its walking trails are the closest match in this guide to residents searching for open trail space or a quiet stretch for outdoor exercise, with the chance to spot native birds along the way.

  • Address: 59th St & Clarendon Hills Rd, Willowbrook, IL 60527
  • Hours: Dawn to dusk, typical of Willowbrook park sites
  • Cost: Free, municipal park

5. Darien Community Park

Darien Community Park sits at 7100 Clarendon Hills Road in neighboring Darien, a short drive from Willowbrook. The 20-acre park includes a lighted baseball field, four pickleball courts, two tennis courts, two playgrounds, two half basketball courts, and a VFW memorial. It's open daily from 8am to 10pm.

  • Address: 7100 Clarendon Hills Rd, Darien, IL 60561
  • Hours: Daily, 8am to 10pm
  • Cost: Free, municipal park

6. Harvester Park

Harvester Park, at 15W400 Harvester Drive in Burr Ridge, is a 37-acre site combining 20 active acres with 17 acres of natural wetlands. The active side has a Route 66-themed playground, a seasonal splash pad, lit tennis and basketball courts, and sand volleyball courts. The natural side adds trails, interactive nature stations, and a fishing pond stocked with native Illinois game fish. Admission is free.

  • Address: 15W400 Harvester Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  • Hours: Park district office hours are weekdays only; the park grounds are open daily
  • Cost: Free admission

7. Hinsbrook Park

Hinsbrook Park sits at the corner of Hinsbrook Avenue and Beechnut Lane in the Hinsbrook subdivision of Darien, next to the privately owned Darien Swim Club. The Darien Park District lists two baseball diamonds, a soccer field, and a playground as its amenities.

  • Address: Hinsbrook Ave & Beechnut Ln, Darien, IL 60561
  • Hours: Dawn to dusk, typical of Darien Park District sites
  • Cost: Free, municipal park
Between Willowbrook's own 10-site park system and nearby options in Darien and Burr Ridge, residents have access to splash pads, sport courts, fishing ponds, and prairie trails within a few minutes of most Willowbrook addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many parks does Willowbrook, IL have?

The Village of Willowbrook Parks and Recreation Department operates 10 park sites across more than 54 acres, offering playgrounds, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, and a splash pad at Willow Pond.

Is there a splash pad in Willowbrook, IL?

Yes. The splash pad at Willow Pond, on Plainfield Road at Adams Street, runs from 10am to 6pm daily between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day.

What park is closest to Willowbrook with trails for walking or running?

Prairie Trail Park, near 59th Street and Clarendon Hills Road in Willowbrook, has walking trails through preserved prairie and woodland habitat. Harvester Park in nearby Burr Ridge adds 17 acres of wetland trails.

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If Willowbrook's parks and the surrounding Darien and Burr Ridge amenities fit how you want to live, Jeff Salhani works this market directly and can walk you through current listings near any of the parks above.

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