Randall Park Neighborhood - Downers Grove

Located south of the BNSF and Metra train tracks and in between Fairview Avenue and Main Street in Downers Grove is the Randall Park Neighborhood.  The neighborhood is bound by 55th Street on the southside along with Patriot's Park and Barth Pond.

Parks and Open Space in Randall Park

The Randall Park Neighborhood is named after...wait for it...yep.  Randall Park. 

Here's a look via Google Maps Streetview:

Spooky Season in the park:

Morning mist at Randall Park in Downers Grove

Barth Pond at Patriot's Park provides some beautiful views, fishing, a half-mile walking trails, a playground and plenty of open space.   The park name was created from what sounds like a vote from the residents in 1976 - and named Patriots Park to "honor the men & women who fought for freedom".

The pond is a little bit over five acres and serves in a storm water retention/detention capacity.  From the Downers Grove Park District site:

The 5.8-acre Barth Pond was constructed in 1978, as a joint venture with the Village of Downers Grove. The pond was originally developed to serve as a storm water detention facility, but also serves as a popular fishing spot.

Blog posts related to the Randall Park, Downers Grove Neighborhood on the blog:

• A look around Barth Pond and one of the walking paths around the park
• Schools in Downers Grove.  

Randall Park Neighborhood Traditions:

Christmas Eve Luminaries

• Started in 2001.  2020 marks the 20th year of the tradition.
• 2019 edition - including photos of the luminaries on the sidewalk and in Randall Park

Soapbox Derby Block Party

• From the families on Fairmount Avenue featuring dozens of custom-built cars for the kids in the neighborhood.
• Post featuring the 2018 edition - including photos and video of the kids cars racing down the hill.
• 2017 edition - including a video and photos of the setup for the Soapbox Derby block party.