It is is conveniently located near Mokena, Frankfort and Orland Park. New Lenox is also known for its multi campused Lincolnway Hish School District 210 and close to Lewis University (where daughter attended & took up aviation)!
For those who enjoy the outdoors, New Lenox features Sanctuary Golf Course.
Old Plank Trail is a 21-mile asphalt hiking and biking nature trail that travels through the heart of New Lenox with an access point at the Village Hall in the Commons.
For us amateur photographers I have taken my best pictures at Bird Haven Greenhouse Conservatory on Gougar Road-on the border of New Lenox. Exquisite flowers and waterfalls all year round. Don’t forget to walk the beautiful nature trails adjoining this greenhouse! It only takes 10 minutes to get to Brook Hills from here…..right down SW Highway!
We frequent the AMC Theatres hidden behind the Jewel on Route 30. They now have the Dream Loungers !
The New Lenox Community Park District’s Annual Proud American Days Festival is held each year on the last weekend in July.
The Chamber’s Halloween Fest is held annually on the Saturday prior to Halloween and features frightful fun for hundreds of area families.
On the first Sunday of December, the Village invites families to join them for Christmas in the Commons. This family-friendly holiday event includes sleigh rides, visit with Santa, and more!
Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet with Indy Car, NASCAR and Chicagoland ARCA series races brings thousands of tourists to the region each season. New Lenox dining and retail establishments provide an array of specials and promotions to welcome fans.
Also in nearby Joliet, the Slammers play minor league baseball at the state-of-the-art Silver Cross Field, providing clean, family entertainment in a safe environment.