Discover Hinsdale
5 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Katherine Legge Memorial Park
Small park with a 1927 English-style building, rolling hills, rocky creek, pedestrian bridges and well-kept lawns — great for landscapes, intimate architectural details and wildlife moments (beavers, birds). Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light on stonework and reflections. Weekday mornings are quiet; some areas close for weddings/events. On-site parking and easy paths; bring insect repellent in warmer months.
Burlington Park
Small, well-kept downtown oasis featuring a central fountain, public sculptures and interlacing elm canopies — great for intimate landscape, civic-park and event photography. Best at golden hour and blue hour when elms and fountain glow; weekday mornings are quiet, summer evenings capture concerts and community gatherings. Very accessible: no entry fee, benches and paths, dog-friendly; street parking and Hinsdale Metra station nearby. Note occasional litter after busy events — pack lens clothes.
Robbins Park
Small, well-kept suburban park with tree-lined paths, manicured lawns, a reflective pond and seasonal colors—good for intimate landscapes, water reflections, and detail shots of foliage and park architecture. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and glassy pond reflections; spring and fall offer peak color. Easily accessible with street parking and a small lot, paved paths and few restrictions; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quieter for tripod work.
Hinsdale History Museum
Small local history museum in a restored downtown brick building — shoot the ornate façade, period storefront streetscape, and interior exhibits (Victorian objects, photos, small dioramas). Best on weekday mornings or late afternoon for warm side-light on the façade; interiors are low-lit so expect mixed light. On-street and municipal lot parking nearby; check hours and tripod/flash policies before entering. Charming subject for architectural detail and community history storytelling.
Peirce Park
Peirce Park is a small suburban park with a pond, tree-lined paths, benches and a playground — good for intimate landscape and waterscape shots, seasonal color and reflective compositions. Best at golden hour or blue hour for warm light and reflections; autumn and after fresh snow offer strong contrasts. Easy access from Mills St with street parking and level, paved paths; no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quiet for portraits and long exposures.