Knowlton Park

Located at the southeast corner of Broadway and Locust in Freeport, the park is named after Dexter A. Knowlton, a pioneer merchant and Freeport landowner who donated the land and development of the park to the community. Today, the neighborhood park features tall Black Maple trees that shade benches and play equipment installed in 1992.
ADDRESS:
Locust St. at Broadway St.
Freeport, IL 61032

Bidwell Park

This neighborhood park located across from the Freeport Memorial Hospital, features a small shelter (built in 1948), a backstop and play equipment installed in 1996. The park is often used for small group sporting events.
ADDRESS:
1124 W Pleasant St.
Freeport, IL 61032

Read Park Sports & Pool

Centrally located in Freeport, Read Park offers acres of recreational area and many activities to do. The park is home to the Read Park Family Aquatic Center, complete with a zero-depth swimming pool, water slides, spray features and sand volleyball area. Its newest amenity is an 11,000 square foot concrete skate park that features obstacles, ramps, rails, bowls and ledges. Located near the Read Park Pavilion are basketball courts, softball fields and a children’s playground. Experience all that Read Park has to offer in Freeport, IL!
ADDRESS:
1200 Park Ln. Dr.
Freeport, IL 61032

Taylor Park

Taylor Park was originally a trotting-horse race track, which gives the park its oval shape and flat terrain. Available amenities include picnic areas, shelters, playground areas, a three-diamond lighted softball complex, a tennis court, a basketball court and a sand volleyball court.
ADDRESS:
900 E Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032

Wilbur Park

Developed as a result of activism from a community action group to bring a park to their northwest neighborhood, the land was purchased on their behalf by local industrial W.T. Rawleigh and deeded over to an openly receptive Park District in 1948. Today, Wilbur Park features pleasantly landscaped terrain and play equipment for children and families.
ADDRESS:
Warren Ave.
Freeport, IL 61032

Winter Park

Originally constructed by local builder James Winter, the seven-acre park was gifted to the Freeport Park District in 1995. The park now offers neighbors a 1/3 mile asphalt-surfaced path, a small shelter, a playground, a backstop and an open space landscape for group activities.
ADDRESS:
2023 Bedford Rd.
Freeport, IL 61032

Little Cubs Field

Experience big league fun at Little Cubs Field! This faithful replica of Chicago’s famous Wrigley Field pays tribute to a great American team and the great American game. Notice the brick walls, model scoreboard, marquee and left field bleachers when you visit this miniature reproduction. Little Cubs Field opened in 2008 after the community came together to build a place “where grown-ups can be kids and kids can be grown-ups.” Reserve the field for your events on the website.
ADDRESS:
1160 W Empire St
Freeport, IL 61032

Lena

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park

Located in Lena, Illinois just west of Route 73, Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Recreation Area is highlighted by a 40-acre lake, multi-use trails, picnic areas and RV, tent, equestrian and youth group campgrounds. The park’s name is a combination of the town of Lena and the Latin word for water, “aqua.”
ADDRESS:
8542 N Lake Rd.
Lena, IL 61048

Lena Park District

Enjoy Lena Park District’s many parks and playgrounds.
Lions Park
Lions Park, Lena’s largest and most popular park, contains playground equipment, a large shelter house and a baseball diamond. It is also the home to the Splash Land Pool, Splash Land Food Court and a mini-golf facility.
ADDRESS:
609 N. Schuyler Street (Highway 73)
Lena, IL 61048

Dodds Park

Dodds Park is home to playground equipment, two baseball diamonds, tennis courts, a shelter house, concession stand, horseshoe pits and a shuffleboard court.
ADDRESS:
404 Walnut Street
Lena, IL 61048

Jaycees Park

Jaycees Park offers playground equipment, a volleyball court and a soccer field.
ADDRESS:
615 Country Lane Drive (Fairway Hills)
Lena, IL 61048

Schudt Park

Schudt Park is located in Waddam’s Grove and has playground equipment, a baseball diamond, a basketball court, picnic area and bird watching on 3 acres.
ADDRESS:
212 Schudt Street
Waddams Grove, Illinois 61048

Polhill Park

Polhill Park is Lena’s newest park, providing playground equipment, a shelter house with restrooms, a beautiful waterfall and horseshoe pits.  ADDRESS:
110 E. Provost Street
Lena, IL 61048

GOLF COURSES

Explore Stephenson County’s vast rolling hills with a game of golf on any number of the courses that span the area. Enjoy scenic Northwest Illinois at Park Hills or the Freeport Club, or venture outside Freeport to Stage Coach and Wolf Hollow in Lena or Brush Creek in Orangeville. Each course is different from the last with new scenery, people and challenges with each hole.

Park Hills Golf Course

3240 W Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032

The Freeport Club

1614 Park Blvd.
Freeport, IL 61032

Wolf Hollow Golf Course

6546 N Shippee Rd.
Lena, IL 61048

Stage Coach Golf Course

623 Robin Ct.
Lena, IL 61048

Brush Creek Golf Course

2001 W St. James Rd.
Orangeville, IL 61060

River Adventures

Pec-n-Paddle

Kayaking is a great way to disconnect from your electronic world and relax. You are in charge of your own boat and where you want to go. Rent a kayak for a 2-, 4-, or 8-hour tour or ask about overnight camping trips. Bring your own kayak and we will shuttle you up river and you can paddle your way back! Also ask about 6-hour fishing tours as we supply everything you need for a good time. Open seven days a week 6 am – 6 pm. Call (815) 990-2307 or (815) 275-2064 for reservations, or check out their web site pecnpaddle.com.