River Trails Park District

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The Parks

Willow Trails Park-1 Apple Drive, Prospect Heights, Illinois

You really can't be in a better location than this park.  It is close to all the amenities that come with Palwaukee Airport Chicago Executive Airport.  It is also easily accessible by Miwaukee Avenue (Not so much by Palatine Road).  Anyway, now that you are at the park, you are in the perfect position to watch planes land and take off from the airport, all while being surrounded by a playground, as well as ball courts and a huge open field.

Size-12 Acres

Amenities-Playground, two tennis courts, one basketball court, shelter, parking.

Aspen Trails Park-Aspen Drive and Maya Lane (Approx. 1701 North Aspen Drive)

Sitting next to Robert Frost Elementary School, Aspen Park offers a playground and a field, not to mention two tennis courts.  Its location is decidedly in the middle of a residential area.

Size-5 Acres

Amenities-Playground, two tennis courts, baseball/softball field,walking path, field.

Burning Bush Trails Park-1313 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Closer to Euclid Avenue than Aspen Trails Park, Burning Bush Park is one of the larger ones because it features a community center.  The actual park has extensive walking paths that wrap around other amenities such as ball fields.

Size-10 Acres

Amenities-Two Baseball/softball fields, two tennis courts, basketball court, floor hockey rink (small),floor hockey rink (large), community center, parking.

Burning Bush Community Center-1313 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, Illinois (1-847-255-1200)

Located on the property of the Burning Bush Trails Park, the community center shares the parking and amenities.  However, the community center also boasts classrooms and rentals.  There is a large room that can be rented and holds 80 to 90 people, while the smaller room holds 20 people.  Please visit their website for rental information: http://rtpd.org/Facilities/FAC_Burning.html.

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Amenities-Large room that hold 80-90 people (kitchen attached with refrigerator, microwave, oven/stove, sink), small room that holds 20 people, parking.

Tamarack Trails Park-1950 East Kensington Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Yes, this is another park-by-the-school deal.  But, at least there is a reason to come here.  Two tennis courts   sit next to a playground, and allow for parking because of the school parking lot.

Size-4.75 Acres

Amenities-Playground, two tennis courts, field.

Sycamore Trails Park-1500 East Kensington Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois\

Continuing down Kensington Road, you will find Sycamore Trails Park.  It sits next to a church and a middle school.  Across the street, you will find a small shopping mall with restaurants.  The park itself is big and mostly consists of a field.  Walking trails connect the tennis court and playground to the fields and parking lot.

Size-6.4 Acres

Amenities-Playground, four tennis courts, walking paths, parking.

Maple Trails Park-871 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Inside of the Kensington Business Center, Maple Trails Park is the place to go to bring your workday lunch.  Still, this park also caters to kids because of the playground, although that playground has almost no shade.  A parking lot allows people to drive out of their way to come here.

Size-2.3 Acres

Amenities-Playground, walking paths, basketball court, tennis court, parking.

River Trails Art Center (Formally Clayground Professional Arts Studio)-550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prosect, Illinois (1-847-342-6653)

The Glass Room-550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois (1-847-255-1200)

No matter what skill level you posses, you can have fun at the art studio.  There are classes for every artisitc thing imaginable, from pottery or glass work to cartooning and drawing!  There is even a "Glass Room", which is a glass block wall that lets in vibrant colors and natural light.  It is a great place to rent and gather for business, fun, and family.  There is a kitchen attached so that you can prepare food.  The glass room seats up to 50 people.

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Amenities-Art studio, classes (ceramics, pottery, watercolors, oils, drawing, clay sculpture, cartooning, glass work), classes for all ages/abilities, memberhips, workshops, equipment/supply sales, repairs,gift certificates, ten potter wheels, slab table, extruder/work space, The Glass Room (for rent for up to 50 people), kitchen.

Evergreen Trails Park-1100 Boxwood Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois

This park is next to the Randhurst Shopping Mall, which has just been redone with new shops and stores.  This park allows you to pick up food from a restaurant at Randhurst and then take it here to Evergreen Trails to have a picnic.  There is also a playground that allows kids to have fun while parents rest on benches.  The park is also just off of Wheeling Road, so it is easy to get to but still quiet.

Size-0.4 Acres

Amenities-Playground, benches.

Rob Roy Golf Maintenance Facility-205 South Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois

This is where the golf maintenance crew stores the tools they use to keep the Rob Roy Golf Course clean and enjoyable for the golfers.

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Amenities-Golf Maintenance.

Administrative Offices-401 East Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois

These are where the wonderful people of the River Trails Par District plan events and help them register for classes.  They are located at the northwest corner of the Rob Roy Golf Course.

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Amenities-Building, parking.

Rob Roy Golf Course Clubhouse and Banquet Facility-505 East Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights, Illinois (1-847-253-4544)

The Golf Course of the River Trails Park District is their crown jewel.  There are 9 holes in all, with 4 holes that have water traps and there are over 15 sand traps on the whole course.  There are three options to tee-off from each hole, as well as many other common amenities.  The 10th hole Bar and Grill is the perfect place to go after, well, the 9th hole.  Please visit their website for the most up to date menu and hours: http://rtpd.org/10thHOLE/index.html.  The golf course itself offers special amenities to patrons such as golfing club rentals, a pro shop, gift certificates, and wi-fi.  You can reserve tee times online from this website: http://rtpd.org/Golf/teeTimes.html.  Also, for season passes and fees of the Rob Roy Golf Course, please visit: http://rtpd.org/Golf/index.html.  For the banquet facility rentals, please visit: http://rtpd.org/Rentals_Banquets/index.html.  And finally, golf lessons are available through the park district.  Both group and on-course lessons are held here.  Please visit their website for fees and information: http://rtpd.org/Golf/golflessons.htm.

Size-51 Acres

Amenities-9 hole golf course (par 36), 3,022 yards of narrow/tree lined golf course, three tee options, 10th Hole Bar and Grill, wi-fi (in clubhouse and outdoor deck), season passes (valid Mon-Thurs), 10 round golf passes, 20 round golf passes, gas carts, pull carts, reservations, (14 days in advance, please visit website for more info: http://rtpd.org/Golf/index.html), special playing privileges, (visit website for more info: http://rtpd.org/Golf/index.html), pro shop, golfing club rentals, gift certificates, golfing lessons.

Woodland Trails Park-1500 East Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Rounding up our trip between Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights, we come upon Woodland Trails.  There are many amenities to this park oasis, so we will break it up into sections.  Firstly, the park itself is very large.  There is a field to the west of the community center, which is infiltrated with walking paths and a small playground.  The east side of the park houses a baseball/softball field and a skate park, as well as a small parking lot.  The center of the park is a pool (which we will talk about later), a playground, and a miniature golf course (which we will talk about later).  In the back of the park you will find a driving range (which we will also talk about later).  Also in the center of this park is the Marvin S. Weiss Community Center.  At this facility, you can find a preschool, gym, fitness club, and more.  There are rentals available for many rooms, so please visit the rentals website here: http://rtpd.org/Rentals_Banquets/index.html.  Also, we'd like you to visit the community center website for the most up to date information on hours and fees: http://rtpd.org/Facilities/FAC_Marvin.html.

Size-46.7 Acres

Amenities-Playground, driving range, miniature golf, field, walking paths, baseball/softball field, pool, Marvin S. Weiss Community Center (preschool room, gym, ping-pong room, north room, fitness club with cardio and weight machines, dance and exercise room, meeting room for classes birthdays and rentals, locker rooms, changing areas, showers, dry saunas), pool, park maintenance facility, skate park, parking.


Woodland Trails Pool-1500 East Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, Illinois (1-847-255-1200)
This is the only pool within the confines of the River Trails Park District, so it should be awesome.  Fortunately, it is.  There are many special discounts available for different occasions.  The pool itself is outdoor, although there are indoor locker rooms.  The main pool is an activity pool that looks like a "T" shape from overhead, with the stem of the pool housing two drop slides.  One is open, the other is a tube.  On the far east and west of the pool you will find two spray zones, that are fun for little ones.  There is also a zero-depth entry pool that is gated so kids themselves can be contained, even if their excitement isn't.  Please see their website to find out about the entry fee and special events: http://rtpd.org/Pool/index.html.
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Amenities-Locker rooms, "T" shape activity pool, two drop slides, two spray zones, zero-depth entry baby pool, lawn chairs, parking.


Woodland Trails Driving Range and Miniature Golf-1500 East Euclid Avenue, Mount Prospect, Illinois (1-847-296-4653)
This type of golf facility may be the best idea ever.  Not only can anyone practice on the driving range, everyone can also play miniature golf.  They are conveniently located right next to each other and the parking lot.  The driving range has 52 hitting mats to practice on, as well as a sand trap area to get your swing just right.  There are target greens and putting green practice areas.  All this, and you should be sure to get a personal best at your next golf outing!  The miniature golf course offers a full 18 holes to let the family feud rage on.  And once you're done with all that, be sure to check out the pool!
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Amenities-Driving range, 52 hitting mats, sand trap area, target greens, putting green practice areas, miniature golf course.

Park Maintenance Facility-1500 East Euclid Avenue
This is the center of all the parks in the sense that everyone who keeps the parks beautiful work here.  Of course, don't forget to do your part by picking up your litter and keeping YOUR parks beautiful!
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Amenities-Park maintenance facility.

Thank you for taking the time to read through the River Trails Park District blog post.  We have spent much time in making these posts, so please check back often to see our progress as we update our site with more cities and information.  If you have any questions or comments, feel free to shoot us an e-mail at: biketheparks@gmail.com.
-The Bike The Parks Team