Messenger Marsh
About the Park
Messenger Marsh is a 600+ acre park in Homer Glen with extensive crushed limestone trails and a large fenced dog park with separate areas for big and small dogs. The facility offers picnic shelters, ample parking, restrooms, and a peaceful, uncrowded atmosphere. Dog park access requires a permit. Despite its name, the park offers limited public detail on viewing the marsh itself.
Visitors Like
- Huge fenced dog park with separate big/small dog areas
- Over 600 acres with multiple trail options
- Well-maintained and clean
- Ample parking and public restrooms
Worth Noting
- Dog park access requires permit
- Limited shade on trails
- Ticks in wooded areas
- Can get muddy in wet conditions
Park Gallery
Google Reviews
124 reviews
John Moore
369 reviewsLocated in Homer Glen,this park is huge with over 600 acres. There are crushed limestone trails,picnic shelters and a huge dog park. We were disappoi...
Steve Hinchley
13 reviewsEnjoyable crushed stone walking / running loop path when combined with Messenger Woods
Kat H
28 reviewsGreat place to walk the dogs, was not very crowded.
Mary D
17 reviewsGreat place either on leash or off. People are friendly, It was nice to see DNR patrolling. Park is cleaned and well maintained!
Robert Burbridge
2 reviewsI would like to see more chairs around the top of the park just not near the gates. So we can sit in the grass with our dogs.
Virginia Gale
49 reviewsOkay, not too scenic, audible traffic noise, good walking trail for people who live nearby, not worth a 30 minute drive
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