Hidden Lake Forest Preserve offers many outdoor activities, including picnicking, trails for walking or riding your bike, two lakes for taking out kayaks or canoes, fishing and more.

Each summer, the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Summerfest.  This festival has a variety of craft vendors, musicians, food, drinks and more to bring the community together and celebrate Villa Park!

Iowa Community Park is a large park offering an abundance of outdoor activities year-round.  A few of their ammenities include Bocce Ball courts, playground, butterfly garden, skate park, children's garden and a winter ice rink!

Villa Park hosts two Concerts in the Park locations throughout summer.  In July, the local favorite Ruggard Gazebo hosts the Villa Park Kiwanis Concerts in the Park where visitors can grab a snack at the concession and relax on the lawn around the structure for some summer tunes.  In August, Villa Park hosts their summer concert series at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park.