Commons Park
Commons Park is located directly behind the Village Commons building at 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave. This lovely 14 acre park has a playground for toddlers and school age children, a ball field, sledding hill, tennis courts and two ponds which can be used during the winter for ice-skating. The beauty of the park has been enhanced by "Living Memorials" - trees, plants, bushes, etc. - donated in memory of loved ones. There are also lovely seating areas donated by friends and families of the Village.

Three pavilions are available in the park for picnicking, special events and summer concerts sponsored by the Recreation Department. The paved walkway through the park is a favorite spot for young and old and is used each year by the American Cancer Society for their walk-a-thon.

Use of all facilities is on a first-come, first-served basis and permits are only granted by the Mayor and/or Village Board.

Recreation Center/Office
The Recreation Department Office is located in the Village Commons. The center has a gym, kitchen, art room, preschool area and several meeting rooms for recreation programs. All rooms are for Village use only but may be used by resident civic groups upon request. There may be a charge for set-up and clean-up.

Community Room
The Community Room is located below North Riverside Police Department adjacent to the Village Commons. This room is used for dance and exercise classes, community meetings, etc.
It has a small kitchen and can accommodate approximately 150 people. If available, the room can be reserved by resident community groups. A small fee may be charged.

Veteran's Park
Veteran's Park is located on 26th St. just south of the North Riverside Park Mall and west of Harlem Ave. This park is home to all of our baseball, softball and soccer games. It has two regulation ball fields, one t-ball field and several soccer fields. There is also a concession stand with restrooms and a playground for children.

On the 4th of July, Veteran's Park is the site for all Village festivities and fireworks. Ball fields may be used on a first-come first-served basis, but Village sponsored events have priority. To make a ball field reservation, residents must fill out a request form at the Recreation Department.

The Tot Spot
The Tot Spot is located at the corner of 14th Ave and 24th St. This park was specifically designed for our younger children ages 3-10 years. This is a small neighborhood park with a picnic area but no restrooms. Adult supervision is required.

Park Rules

• No alcoholic beverages permitted
• No open fires or grilling is permitted
• No golfing in parks
• No dogs in parks
• Adult supervision is required for children using playground equipment
• Priority for use of facilities is given to Village sponsored events and programs
• Parks open at sunrise to sunset

* All park ordinances are available through the Village Clerk