Austin Gardens
Nestled along the historic Route 66, Austin Gardens invites travelers to embrace the beauty of nature and rich local history. This enchanting park boasts lush landscapes, serene walking trails, and vibrant gardens, making it the perfect stop for a leisurely break or a picnic. With its charming ambiance and community-driven events, Austin Gardens offers a unique slice of Oak Park’s culture, beckoning all Route 66 adventurers to relax and reconnect. Don’t miss the chance to bask in its beauty and enjoy a delightful escape on your journey!
Tristan Penepacker
6 years ago"Nice open area with a safe and friendly vibe. Dog-friendly and kid-friendly! It’s behind some nice apartment complexes and far enough away from busy street traffic. There appears to be a field house, benches along the walking path, and a nice field in the middle. Lots of trees to provide shade in the summer!"
Aloha Aiko
3 months ago"This is a beautiful park. I go here almost every day and it’s great."
Naseer Ahmed
2 years ago"Our first visit to Oak Park Austin Gardens on the occasion of the screening of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream turned out to be a half realized dream with August showers playing spoil sport. The park itself is located in the heart of the city and is well maintained. There are limited roadside parking but a wonderful paid parking lot just opposite the park. The organizers are very well equipped to handle the crowd, organized and meticulous, in making the visitors' time very efficient. There are 3 permanent restrooms by the building and 2 more temporary but well-built modernized toilets, unlike those horrible port-a-johns. These toilets are better than even airline toilets. Our experience was totally worth the price of the tickets. Though there was a light drizzle towards the end of the first part of the play, the play continued. However, after intermission, the showers were a bit more pronounced, and we made our way back. Though we read it later via email that the second part was canceled and a rain check issued, the people gathered there were well equipped for the eventuality. They had not only brought food and drinks, but the whole apparatuses like personal folding tables and coolers, warmers, jackets, ponchos, umbrellas, and other stuff to protect themselves from the elements. Even though the temperature was a good 73 degrees, the park, being an open space, was considerably cooler around 68. We expect to go back for the second half of the play. We even got to see a rainbow 🌈 in the sky."
Sydney Musselman
a year ago"Lots of points of entry, plenty of benches, a nice mix of sun and shade, bathrooms, and a walking trail - what more could you ask for?!"
c “cfl” lane
a year ago"Very nice lady title park. Pretty flowers in the springtime, good for a quick stroll."
