Cantigny Park was gifted to Wheaton, Illinois, by philanthropist Colonel Robert R. McCormick and was officially opened to the public in 1958.

This recreational and educational space provides visitors with a multitude of leisure opportunities.

The park includes two museums, one dedicated to the legacy of Colonel McCormick and the other a tribute to military history.

It also displays acres of formal gardens and a statuary and has three miles of trails and a picnic area.

There is a visitors’ center, an education center, and a 27-hole golf course with a youth golf academy and full-service clubhouse.

Visitors will appreciate the onsite restaurants, walking tours, and seasonal kids’ activities.

1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL, Phone: 630-668-5161

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