From the 192-acre crown jewel at Centennial Park to quiet neighborhood greens, from historic farm heritage sites to championship sports complexes — every acre documented, every amenity catalogued, every address confirmed.
Orland Park's parks system traces its origins to the late 1960s when the newly incorporated village — still largely farmland and subdivisions — recognized that green space would define the community's character. The first dedicated park, Doogan Park, opened between 1970 and 1972 as the village's first central recreation area. What began as a single field has grown into one of the most decorated park systems in the Midwest.
Today the Orland Park Park District operates 75 parks spanning more than 650 acres. The system runs the gamut from the flagship Centennial Park — a 192-acre campus with a lake, aquatic center, nine baseball fields, eight soccer fields, a dog park, skate park, and outdoor amphitheater — to intimate half-acre neighborhood greens tucked into residential subdivisions. Three of those acres are preserved as certified Heritage Sites honoring the village's earliest settlers: the Hostert, Boley, and Stellwagen farming families who broke this ground in the 19th century.
The Park District has won three National Recreation and Park Association Gold Medal Awards, the highest honor in American public parks management. Programming reaches tens of thousands of residents each year through the Franklin Loebe Recreation Center, the Health & Fitness Center, the Sportsplex indoor facility, and the Centennial Park Aquatic Center.
Centennial Park is the undisputed flagship of Orland Park's park system — a 192-acre campus that serves as the recreational heart of the village. Named to celebrate Orland Park's centennial, the park occupies a prime location on West Avenue and contains more amenities than most small cities' entire park inventories. At its center is Lake Sedgewick, a natural lake offering fishing, kayaking, and pedal boat rentals. The park hosts free summer concerts at the adjacent Centennial Park West amphitheater, welcomes dog owners at the off-leash Dogout Dog Park, and thrills skaters at the Grinding Edge Skate Park.
The park's athletic footprint is staggering: nine baseball and softball diamonds, eight soccer fields, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, and extensive bike and walking paths. In winter, a dedicated sledding hill and outdoor ice skating rink transform the park into a cold-weather destination. The attached Aquatic Center — a separate entry — offers outdoor pools, a lazy river, and splash features throughout the summer months.
A $13 million renovation of Centennial Park West was completed in 2024, adding a state-of-the-art bandshell, upgraded seating, new landscaping, and improved lighting for the free concert series that draws thousands of residents each summer season.
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All 75 parks are distributed across the village's 13+ square miles. Use the map below to orient yourself. Centennial Park — the system's flagship — sits at the geographic and civic heart of the village on West Avenue.
Map centered on Orland Park, IL. Centennial Park at 15600 West Avenue. For turn-by-turn directions to any park, search the park name plus "Orland Park IL" in Google Maps.
Orland Park's park system preserves and honors the village's agricultural origins through certified Heritage Sites — properties connected to the pioneering families who settled this land in the 1800s. These are not just parks; they are living museums of the village's founding.
One of Orland Park's certified Heritage Sites, Boley Farm preserves a historic farmstead from the village's agricultural era. The site offers walking paths through what was once active farmland, nature observation areas, and interpretive signage about the farm's history and the broader agricultural heritage of the Orland Park region. A peaceful, contemplative space that connects visitors to the land as it existed before the village's explosive post-war growth.
🏛️ CERTIFIED HERITAGE SITEThe Hostert Log Cabins are among the most tangible connections to Orland Park's 19th-century origins. The Hostert family were among the village's founding settlers, and their log cabin structures — preserved and maintained by the Park District — stand as one of the few surviving examples of pioneer-era construction in the area. The site is a window into daily life on the Illinois prairie in the mid-1800s, before railroads, before incorporation, before the village existed in any formal sense.
🏛️ CERTIFIED HERITAGE SITEStellwagen Farm is a 19th-century German immigrant farm preserved as a Heritage Site within the park system. The Stellwagen family were part of the wave of German immigration that shaped the character of the Orland Park area in the mid-to-late 1800s. The farmstead reflects the agricultural practices and architectural traditions of German-American settlers on the Illinois prairie. Open space surrounds the historic structures, offering walking access and a sense of the farm's original scale.
🏛️ CERTIFIED HERITAGE SITEOld Orland Park sits at the original core of the village — the historic district that predates incorporation, predates the shopping mall, predates the expressway, predates everything that made modern Orland Park. The 1st Avenue corridor preserves the layout and scale of the original village settlement, with the park providing green space at the heart of this historic district. This is where Orland Park began.
The John Humphrey Complex is named in honor of a key figure in Orland Park's development — a tribute embedded in one of the village's major athletic campuses. The complex hosts multi-field sports programming and serves as a hub for organized athletics across age groups. The naming honors the legacy of an individual whose contributions helped shape the village's growth and civic identity during its formative decades.
Schumack Farm is a historic farm open space preserved within the park system. Like Boley Farm and Stellwagen Farm, it represents the agricultural landscape that defined this region before residential development transformed it in the post-war era. The site offers open space and a connection to the farming heritage that shaped Orland Park's identity and landscape for more than a century before the village's modern growth began.
Beyond the outdoor parks, Orland Park operates a suite of premier indoor recreation facilities serving residents year-round. These facilities complement the park system and together form one of the most comprehensive recreation infrastructures in the south suburbs.
Beyond the flagship Centennial Park, several Orland Park parks offer unique, destination-worthy experiences that draw visitors from across the region.
Veterans Park is one of Orland Park's most meaningful public spaces — a dedicated tribute to the men and women who served in the United States military. The park features memorial elements honoring veterans from all branches of service and from conflicts across the 20th and 21st centuries. A gathering place for Veterans Day ceremonies, Memorial Day observances, and community reflection.
Named in honor of Dr. Marsh, the Prairie Path is a dedicated nature corridor featuring native Illinois prairie plantings, wildflower meadows, and a walking path through restored prairie habitat. One of the few places in urban Orland Park where visitors can experience the landscape as it appeared before European settlement — a sea of grasses, wildflowers, and the quiet of open sky. A favorite of birders, photographers, and anyone seeking a genuine natural experience close to home.
Mallard Landings is Orland Park's premier wetlands park — a naturalistic space designed around the preservation and enjoyment of wetland habitat. The park is a magnet for bird watchers, particularly during spring and fall migration when waterfowl, shorebirds, and songbirds pass through in impressive numbers. Mallards, herons, egrets, and other water-associated birds are year-round residents. Walking paths border the wetland areas, providing excellent observation points.
Equestrian Park is one of Orland Park's more distinctive green spaces — a large open area with equestrian heritage that sets it apart from typical neighborhood parks. The park's open landscape and the Shire Drive address (a nod to horse country naming conventions throughout the neighborhood) make it a unique piece of the park system. Open space for walking, passive recreation, and enjoying the park's ample natural surroundings.
Long Run Creek Park follows the corridor of Long Run Creek through the eastern portion of Orland Park. The creek, which flows eventually toward the Des Plaines River watershed, provides a natural linear park experience with walking paths along the water, fishing opportunities, and the kind of creek-side nature that is increasingly rare in suburban settings. A genuine natural amenity that enhances the surrounding neighborhoods.
Grasslands Park preserves a significant area of native grassland habitat within the Steeplechase area of Orland Park. The open grassland provides habitat for grassland-dependent wildlife and offers visitors a naturalistic experience distinct from manicured park lawns. Walking the grassland perimeter on a summer morning — with meadowlarks calling and the grass swaying — is one of Orland Park's quietly exceptional outdoor experiences.
The backbone of Orland Park's park system is its network of neighborhood parks — smaller green spaces distributed across every corner of the village to ensure every resident lives within a short walk of park access. Here are notable neighborhood parks from across the village.
Every officially listed park in the Village of Orland Park park system, with address and key amenities. Search by name or address below. Click any column header area to scroll. All data sourced from the official Village of Orland Park website at orlandpark.org.
| # | Park Name | Address | Amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquatic Center | 15600 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462 | |
| 2 | Arbor Lake Park | 15400 Will Cook Road | |
| 3 | Avenel Park | 16400 Avenel Drive | |
| 4 | Bill Young Park | 15251 Huntington Court | |
| 5 | Boley Farm | 8041 151st Street | |
| 6 | Breckenridge Park | 18013 Imperial Lane | |
| 7 | Brentwood Park | 8901 Pine Street | |
| 8 | Brown Park | 14701 Westwood Drive | |
| 9 | Bunratty Park | 14045 Fermoy Ave | |
| 10 | Cachey Park | 8401 Wheeler Drive | |
| 11 | Cameno Real Park | 15232 El Cameno Terrace | |
| 12 | Capistrano Park | 10523 Stone Hill Drive | |
| 13 | ⭐ Centennial Park | 15600 West Avenue (192 acres) | |
| 14 | Centennial Park West / Bandshell | 15609 Park Station Boulevard | |
| 15 | Colette Highlands Park | 15701 Park Station Boulevard | |
| 16 | Colonial Park | 9324 139th Street | |
| 17 | Country Club Estates Park | 14449 Country Club Lane | |
| 18 | Crescent Park | 9705 142nd Street | |
| 19 | Crystal Creek Park | 16098 Laural Drive | |
| 20 | Deer Haven Park | 11011 Deer Haven Lane | |
| 21 | Deer Point Estates Park | 17300 Deer Point Drive | |
| 22 | Discovery Park | 11501 Brook Hill Drive | |
| 23 | Dogout Dog Park | 15600 West Avenue (at Centennial Park) | |
| 24 | Dogwood Park | 14946 Dogwood Drive | |
| 25 | Doogan Park | 14700 Park Lane | |
| 26 | Dr. Marsh Prairie Path | 155th Street & 113th Avenue | |
| 27 | Eagle Ridge II Park | 17705 Wolf Road | |
| 28 | Eagle Ridge III Park | 10640 Rachel Lane | |
| 29 | Eagle Ridge Park | 10755 Eagle Ridge Drive | |
| 30 | Emerald Estates Park | 10550 Emerald Drive | |
| 31 | Equestrian Park | 15621 Shire Drive | |
| 32 | Evergreen View Park | 8610 141st Street | |
| 33 | Fountain Hill Park | 18101 Buckingham Drive | |
| 34 | Frontier Park | 9740 144th Place | |
| 35 | Georgetown Park | 9400 Providence Square | |
| 36 | Grasslands Park | 17050 Steeplechase Parkway | |
| 37 | Greystone Ridge | 13830 Creek Crossing Drive | |
| 38 | Grinding Edge Skate Park | 15600 West Avenue (at Centennial Park) | |
| 39 | Helen Park | 9001 Helen Lane | |
| 40 | Heritage Park | 14039 Concord Drive | |
| 41 | Hostert Log Cabins | 14701 West Avenue | |
| 42 | Ishnala Park | 8301 Red Oak Lane | |
| 43 | Ishnala Woods Park | 13600 80th Avenue | |
| 44 | John Humphrey Complex | 14825 West Avenue | |
| 45 | Lake Sedgewick | 15600 West Avenue (at Centennial Park) | |
| 46 | Laurel Hill Park | 11001 Laurel Hill Drive | |
| 47 | Long Run Creek Park | 11700 Long Run Drive | |
| 48 | Mallard Landings Park | 17169 Deer Run Drive | |
| 49 | Marley Creek Park | 18100 Marley Creek Boulevard | |
| 50 | Mission Hills Park | 17530 San Bernardino Drive | |
| 51 | Newbury Park | 7910 Newbury Drive | |
| 52 | Old Orland Park | 14438 1st Avenue | |
| 53 | Orland Woods Park | 11605 Kiley Lane | |
| 54 | Park Hill Park | Peachtree Drive & Sunrise Lane | |
| 55 | Parkview Park | 8753 Butterfield Lane | |
| 56 | Perminas Park | 14201 Cristina Avenue | |
| 57 | Pulte Park | 9105 Carlisle Lane | |
| 58 | Quintana Park | 8338 138th Place | |
| 59 | Saratoga Park | 9704 161st Place | |
| 60 | Schumack Farm | 10930 139th Street | |
| 61 | Schussler Park | 14609 Poplar Road | |
| 62 | Spring Creek Estates Park | 11240 Poplar Creek Lane | |
| 63 | Stellwagen Farm | 17701 108th Avenue | |
| 64 | Sterling Ridge | 10931 Warwick Lane | |
| 65 | Sunny Pine Park | 13625 88th Avenue | |
| 66 | Tampier-McGinnis Park | 13825 110th Avenue | |
| 67 | Treetop Park | 15400 Treetop Drive | |
| 68 | Veterans Park | 7721 Wheeler Drive | |
| 69 | Village Square Park | 9030 Windsor Drive | |
| 70 | Villas of Tallgrass | 16702 Scarlet Drive | |
| 71 | Waterford Pointe | 11015 153rd Street | |
| 72 | Wedgewood Commons Park | 14241 82nd Avenue | |
| 73 | Wedgewood Estates Park | 8200 Eynsford Drive | |
| 74 | Wind Haven Park | 13651 Tallgrass Trail | |
| 75 | Wlodarski Park | 16651 Robinhood Drive |