As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change colors, fall is the perfect time to get outside. Central Park at Oak Brook Park District offers 105 acres of natural beauty with many opportunities for visitors of all ages to stay active outdoors.
The park features paved walking paths that wind through the park’s natural surroundings. Ginger Creek’s fishing pond offers a chance to cast a line and enjoy time by the water. The nine-hole disc golf and course winds through gently rolling terrain and mature trees. The course is free to play and discs are available to borrow at no cost through the Park District’s Disc Golf Library at the Family Recreation Center.
Families can explore the park’s playgrounds, including The Sandlot, a universal playground designed to encourage play and interaction among people of all ages and abilities. For those looking to add a little adventure to their visit, the Central Park North area features an outdoor challenge course where kids and adults alike can put their strength and agility to the test.
Enjoying the outdoors doesn’t have to mean planning a special outing. It can be as simple as taking a walk after work, spending time outside with family, or exploring a familiar place from a new perspective. As the seasons change, Central Park offers of reasons to step outside and make the most of fall.
Central Park is located at 1450 Forest Gate Road and the Central Park north athletic fields are at 1315 Kensington Road. Both locations have their own parking available for convenient access to the park’s amenities.
To view a park map and learn more about Central Park’s amenities, visit obparks.org/facilities/central-park.