Mills Park,
217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
About Us
Mills Park, located at 217 Home Avenue in Oak Park, Illinois, is a 4.43 acre park that is a popular tourist attraction. The park is adjacent to the Oak Park Pleasant District and features the historic Pleasant Home, a National Historic Landmark designed by architect George W. Maher in 1897. The Pleasant Home is owned by the Park District of Oak Park and operated by the Pleasant Home Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and operating this architectural landmark as a historic house museum.
The park, named after its second owner Herbert S. Mills, was acquired by the Park District of Oak Park in 1939. In 2011, a major renovation of Mills Park was undertaken, including new accessible entrances, paved walkways, a looped walking path, interpretive signage, a children's play area, benches, lighting, landscaping, and the planting of numerous trees. The roof of the Pleasant Home was also replaced in 2018 to match its original historic design.
Mills Park offers a unique blend of history, nature, and recreation, making it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the park, explore the historic Pleasant Home, and learn about the rich history of the area.
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"One of my favorite parks to photograph my clients at. There's easy to find parking, plenty of space to distance + stay safe during Covid. We recently moved to OP so I can't wait to enjoy picnics in the Spring & Summer with my family."
"Gorgeous Park. Loved the stepping stones and searching for the carved rocks! How many carvings are there?"
"I love the different areas to relax, including the engraved rocks and the benches surrounded by flowers."
"This is a nice little park. It doesn't feel as big as Austin Gardens but it's nice. There are plenty of benches. Lots of people with out with their dogs. I wish I would have caught it in the spring. It potentially has some cool flowera to look at. It also has a historical building but I didn't get to go in this time."
"It’s beautiful over here at all times of the year. Open and slightly hilly. The step stones that tell the story of the oak park area from pre historic to modern is fun and would be nice for kids. Chairs made of stone and wood benches. Right in the park is the historic Pleasant Home. Squirrels are APLENTY here lol it’s fun watching them run around. Great place to go read and relax."
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