Yunker Park, Mokena

About Yunker Park

Yunker Park in Mokena comprises 116 acres split between two parcels along LaPorte Road. Visitors explore the McGovney-Yunker Homestead on the north side, a historic farm property listed on the National Register of Historic Places that hosts community events including the Park District Farm & Barn Fest and the Mokena Chamber of Commerce Food & Wine Festival. The park features a splash pad for water play, a dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs, and a concert amphitheatre with tiered grass seating. Community gardens with raised ADA-accessible beds allow visitors to engage with growing spaces. The south side includes the Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center with a gymnasium. The working farmland on the north parcel remains actively farmed, preserving the agricultural character of the property.