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Melrose Park

Melrose Park is a town in Cook district, Illinois, United States of about 25,379 people. Within 50 km by road there are 285 places to visit: 71 churches, 62 parks and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bataan Park, Unity Temple and Scoville Park.

41.9006° N, 87.8567° WPop. 25,379

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Within 30 km285 places
Within 50 km285
Must-see285
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bataan Park, park near Melrose Park
Must-see

Bataan Park

Park · 1 km

Unity Temple, temple near Melrose Park
Must-see

Unity Temple

Temple · 6 km

Scoville Park, nature spot near Melrose Park
Must-see

Scoville Park

Nature spot · 7 km

Places near Melrose Park by type

All 285 places by distance →

One day from Melrose Park

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:53 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Melrose Park
  2. Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Portage Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Riis Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Unity Templetemple · 45 min
  6. Brookfield Zoo Chicagonature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Melrose Park
Today’s loopMelrose ParkStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Melrose Park?

Bataan Park (park, about 1 km), Unity Temple (temple, about 6 km), Scoville Park (nature spot, about 7 km), Schiller Woods Magic Water Pump (attraction, about 7 km), Giant Radio Flyer Wagon (attraction, about 8 km), Oak Park Conservatory (nature spot, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Melrose Park?

285 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 67 other attractions, 62 parks, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Melrose Park?

Third Unitarian Church, about 9 km by road; Greater Holy Temple Church of God in Christ (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Melrose Park?

Bataan Park, about 1 km by road; Riis Park (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Melrose Park?

Start in Melrose Park, visit Saint Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, then Portage Park, then Riis Park, then Unity Temple, then Brookfield Zoo Chicago, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.