University Park: Parks & Recreation
Outdoor options near University Park: 5 sites.
- 6.8 recreation sites per 10K residents (vs Illinois 4.7/10K).
Parks & Trails
Federal and state recreation areas within ~50 miles (Recreation.gov RIDB API). 5 sites — 6.8 per 10K residents.
Nearby Nps (2)
Recreation Areas (5)
Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center
Explosives Road Trailhead
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
Indiana Dunes National Park Programs and Tours
West Beach Picnic Shelters
| Mobile Home Parks Detail · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Sports & Activities
Golf Courses (1)
Deer Creek Golf Course
Items (1)
Lansing Lugnuts
| Nearest Sports Venue · Name | CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Sports Venue · Distance | 19.9 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Attractions & Entertainment
Entertainment venues, golf courses, sports facilities, and visitor attractions.
Nearby (8)
Pulaski Park Pool
Schrage Mansion
Mascot Hall of Fame
Michael Jackson House
Gary Land Company Building
Deep River Water Park
Nelson Algren Museum
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
Attractions (15)
Odyssey Fun World
Old Zion Museum
Sand Ridge Nature Center
Robbins Illinois History Museum
Calumet City Historical Society
In the Game - Hollywood Park
In The Game - Hollywood Park
Historic Pullman Foundation Exhibit Hall
Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC)
Ridge Historical Society
A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum
Schrage Mansion
Vanderpoel Art Museum
Mascot Hall of Fame
Michael Jackson House
Geography
| Climate · Avg Temp F | 50.90 |
|---|---|
| Climate · Annual Precip In | 43.00 |
| Climate · Station Name | PARK FOREST WATER |
| Climate · Station Distance Miles | 4.4 mi |
| Climate · Period | 2015-2024 average |
| Elevation · Feet | 772 |
| Elevation · Meters | 235 |
Sources: NOAA RCC-ACIS MultiStnData — nearest station by coordinates · USGS Elevation Point Query Service
Other
Theaters (6)
Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
Marcus Counrty Club Hills Cinema
Emagine Cinemas
AMC Schererville 12
AMC Schereville 16
Marcus Orland Park Cinema
Nearby Campgrounds (3)
Nearby Visitor Centers (3)
Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Establishments | 12,631 |
|---|---|
| Lodging Dining · County Accommodation Food Employees | 219,858 |
| Nearest Golf · Name | Deer Creek Golf Course |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Name | Pokagon |
| Nearest Tribal Land · Distance | 45.2 mi |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2022 · OSM golf data — in town · HIFLD Indian Reservations