Central Park Recreation
and Grayslake Trails

In Central Park, owned and operated by the Grayslake Park District, there is something for everyone including numerous recreational options, as well as plenty of open space for a picnic, or to simply take in nature.

Recreation includes:

  • Over 1 mile paved loop for walking, running, cycling, or rollerblading accessible off of Library Lane, Railroad Avenue, Lake Street (near train tracks, north of Grayslake Central High School), and Flanders Lane

  • Two playgrounds at the west and east ends

  • Athletic fields including football, soccer and four baseball fields

  • Pickleball courts

  • Spray park (open Memorial Day – Labor Day)

  • Fishing pond

  • Disc golf

  • Horseshoes

  • Shuffleboard and Bocce Ball


In addition, Central Park features an amphitheater where you’ll find various programming during the warmer months. The Grayslake Park District also hosts Taste of Grayslake Family Picnic & Fireworks each summer. There you’ll find thousands of people flock to Central Park for food, rides, entertainment and a spectacular firework show.

To learn more about the Grayslake Park District including Central Park, their other parks, events or programming, visit their website.


The Village of Grayslake has over 20 miles of trails connecting throughout the Village and into the Village Center. The trails make great options for walking, biking, rollerblading and more.

Grayslake’s bike trails are an integral part of our neighborhoods, parks, and Village Center, as they provide an alternative to auto-use creating sustainability benefits locally. In addition to local connectivity, the trail system allows for access to larger, regional trails including Lake County Forest Preserve trails such as the Des Plains Trail which links to the broader Chicagoland area.

 If you live local, plan your trip to the Village Center from your home via trails, or park in the Village Center and experience the trail system connectivity. 

See the Bike Path Map