White Pines Golf Club

About

Long-standing golf club on 260 acres with 2 18-hole courses, a bar & grill & PGA pro shop .

Reviews are solid if not glowing — 4.1 out of 5 across 816 Google reviews.

It keeps the same hours every day — 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM — which makes planning simple. Parking is the easy part: a free lot and a paid lot. And if it does not suit, 20 more parks in Chicago are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other parks in Chicago.

What works

Open every day
The same hours all week (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM), so there is no schedule to memorise.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
A free lot — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.
Easy to pair with a second stop
20 other parks sit in the same city, so a wash-out here need not waste the trip.
An official site to check first
Whoever runs this park posts schedules, closures and events there.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.

Planning a visit

General guidance for parks, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Open lawns, paths and benches — the kind of place that works for a twenty-minute break or a whole afternoon, depending on what you bring with you.

A good fit for walkers, picnickers and anyone after a green pause from the surrounding blocks.

When to go

Mornings are the quietest stretch; the lawns fill up in the hours before sunset. The gates are open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

What to bring

Water
A blanket or folding chair
Sunscreen on clear days

Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Restrooms

Parking Available

Featured in

#20 in Best Parks in Chicago, IL

Common questions about White Pines Golf Club

What is White Pines Golf Club?

Long-standing golf club on 260 acres with 2 18-hole courses, a bar & grill & PGA pro shop . It is a park in Chicago, IL, at 500 W Jefferson St.

What are the opening hours at White Pines Golf Club?

White Pines Golf Club is open 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM every day of the week.

Are dogs allowed at White Pines Golf Club?

No. White Pines Golf Club is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at White Pines Golf Club?

Yes, restrooms are available at White Pines Golf Club.

Is there parking at White Pines Golf Club?

Parking options here include a free lot and a paid lot.

How is White Pines Golf Club rated?

White Pines Golf Club holds 4.1 out of 5 stars from 816 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

Chicago has 20 other parks listed on AllParx, including Burnham Park Promontory Point, Burr Ridge Community Center @ Harvester Park and Garfield Park Conservatory.