Park District Facilities
The Belvidere Park District operates and manages a variety of facilities for the community's recreational and leisure purposes. The Park District also rents or leases facilities to expand program offerings and facilities for the public.
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MAP #1 - BELVIDERE & DOTY PARKS
MAP #2 - ALL FACILITIES
TABLE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - Located at 1006 W. Lincoln Avenue, this facility headquarters the full time staff and takes registration for programs and shelter rentals.
RIVERS EDGE RECREATION CENTER- Located at 1151 W. Locust St., this facility includes 4 recreation rooms, a serving kitchen, rental rooms, full size gymnasium and a thirty-five foot high climbing wall.
WILLIAM GRADY POOL - Located in Belvidere Park, off of Lincoln Avenue, this is one of the best outdoor pools in the area. It boasts a 500,000 gallon "L" shaped pool with diving well and small slide. A small wading pools with a slide and play animals is just right for the young children. A concession stand and Fun-N-Sun green space area with a playground for young children enhance the facility.
BELVIDERE PARK - A beautiful park with a wide range of amenities to keep the family busy. Within it's 105 acres are : 6 shelters, public restrooms, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, ball diamond, playground areas, accessible fishing pier and the historical swinging bridge. The Kishwaukee River and the Mill Race separate the park into three areas - north, center and south.
PRAIRIE FIELDS SPORTS PARK - Located east of Fairgrounds Road, west of McKinley Avenue and south of Business 20, this 90 acres sports park is currently under development. The first phase is six soccer/football fields, playground, shelter and parking. Additional phases will be completed as funds permit. If your organization would like a presentation please contact the Park District office.
CLICK HERE for a overview of the facility.
KISHWAUKEE RIVERFRONT PATH - The Park District works hand-in-hand with the Kishwaukee Riverfront Committee to continue improving upon the 2 miles of asphalted path. By working with community organizations to raise funds and receive grants, the possibilities are endless.
BALTIC MILL - Located in Belvidere Park off of Lincoln Avenue, the Baltic Mill has been renovated to provide historical artifacts, a meeting room, a public restroom and house the Boone County Arts Council office. Adjacent to the Baltic Mill is a stage area where "Concerts in the Park" are provided for the community. Local businesses and organizations may reserve the Baltic Mill for meetings.
BOAT LAUNCH - Located at the corner of Burgess and River Drive, this is the only public launch in Boone County.
DOTY PARK - Located off of West Locust Street on Leonard Court, Doty Park is home of "Legion Field" where many athletic events took place. Development of this 9.1 acres includes a shelter, playground equipment, open recreation space and continuation of the Kishwaukee Riverfront Path.
HARKLESS PARK - A small neighborhood park located on 9th Street and 10th Avenue. The six acres include youth ball fields, playground equipment and a shelter.
FRIDH RECREATION AREA - Located at 9th Street and 14th Avenue. This 20 acre park includes soccer fields and open recreation space.
TOT LOT - A small playground area located at East Avenue and 5th Street.
ABERDEEN PARK - Located on Orth Road, east of Olson Road, this neighborhood park is busy with many amenities in the 9.7 acres: basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, shuffleboard, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, ball diamond, soccer field, horseshoes and path.
RED HORSE BEND CANOE LAUNCH - Lawrenceville Road, east of Genoa Road. Twenty acres includes public access canoe launch, parking lot and fishing area.
HICKORY BILL'S ISLAND CANOE LAUNCH - 100 South Appleton Road. The 4.1 acres includes public access canoe launch.
EMBANKMENT SKATEPARK - located in Doty Park near the Dairy Ripple. Please follow all posted rules.
MEEHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - A unique Park / School site whereas the Park District contributed financially with the expansion of the gymnasium and operates the gymnasium
during non-school hours.
SHELTER RESERVATIONS
Shelters are available for your family picnic, reunion, graduation or whatever occasion you may want to celebrate. There are 8 shelters located in four parks that accommodate groups according to the size of the shelter. Cost of the shelters range from $20.00 to $30.00. Reservation forms must be completed at the Administration Office - 1006 W. Lincoln Avenue and are taken a year in advance.
Please note that NO ALCOHOL IS ALLOWED on Park District property and no large audio is allowed.
Playground areas are for the public and cannot be reserved with your shelter.
Click Here to View Belvidere Park Shelters - MAP #1
Group sizes for each shelter are recommended. Nearby amenities will vary but include grill, electricity, playgrounds, restrooms and the Kishwaukee Riverfront Path. Playgrounds are open to the public and are not reserved for the shelter groups. Please read your reservation form for specific rules and regulations.
- Kiddieland - Off of Lincoln Avenue in the northeast side of the park. Shelter can accommodate up to 120 individuals.
- Cottonwood - Off of Locust Street near the Maintenance Center. Shelter can accommodate up to 120 individuals.
- Millview - Off of Lincoln Avenue near the Baltic Mill. Shelter can accommodate up to 100 individuals.
- Whispering Pines - Off of South Appleton Road in the center section of Belvidere Park. Shelter can accommodate up to 100 individuals.
- Crab Apple - Off of South Appleton Road in the north section of Belvidere Park near the Administration Building. Shelter can accommodate up to 100 individuals.
- Sugar Maple - In the east center section of Belvidere Park near the dam. Shelter can accommodate up to 100 individuals.
- Fridh Park - 20 acre park with amenities which includes soccer and softball fields, playground and restrooms. Shelter can accomodate up to 120 individuals.
- Doty Park - Located on Leonard Court behind the Fire Station on State Street. Shelter includes electricity. Park amenities include restrooms, playground, Kishwaukee Riverfront Path and the Embankment Skate Park. Shelter can accommodate up to 160 individuals.
- Aberdeen Park - Located on Orth Road east of Olson Road. Shelter includes electricity and a grill. Park amenities include restrooms, playground, soccer field, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, ball diamond, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard court and a path. Shelter can accommodate up to 50 individuals
