2100 Newburg Road. The newest addition to our Parks system. Sundstrand features 3 shelters, a ball field, 4 volleyball courts and bathrooms spread across a bucolic 15.55 acres. In the Fall of 2020, the Park built the area’s first “Drive In Movie Theatre”. Family favorite features are shown Spring, Summer and Fall.
4/1/2024 – Get ready for some positive changes at Red Horse Bend Park & Canoe Launch! Starting next Monday, April 1st, we’ll be working hard to make the park even more inviting. Our team will be clearing overgrown brush, carefully removing hazardous trees, and reopening the walking trail for a safer and more enjoyable experience.
For the safety of our visitors, Red Horse Bend Park will be closed to the public while our staff is onsite working on these improvements. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your patience as we transform Red Horse Bend Park. Stay tuned for updates on the park’s reopening!
6301 Lawrenceville Road. Lawrenceville Road, east of Genoa Road. Twenty acres includes public access canoe launch, parking lot and fishing area.
1111 Fairgrounds Road. Located east of Fairgrounds Road, west of McKinley Avenue and south of Business 20, this 90 acre sports park is being developed in phases. The first phase, completed in 2004, contains six soccer/football fields, a playground, shelter and parking. In 2008, baseball and softball diamonds, a second shelter and playground were added. The OSF Fitness Court is designed to support every workout type, goal and program imaginable, for ages 14 and up. If your organization would like a presentation please contact the Park District office.
918 W. 9th Street. A small neighborhood park located on 9th Street and 10th Avenue. The six acres include youth ball fields and a playground.
8484 Distillery Road. The 23 acre park was officially re-opened in October, 2017 following 10-years of planning and natural prairie restoration. The site was purchased in 2007 and offers more than a mile of walking paths and 23 acres of open space.
1420 9th Street. Located at 9th Street and 14th Avenue. This 20 acre park includes soccer/football fields and open recreation space. Amenities include: playground and restrooms. Shelter can accommodate up to 120 individuals.
365 W. Locust. Located off of West Locust Street on Leonard Court, Doty Park was home of “Legion Field” where many athletic events took place. Development of these 12.5 acres includes a shelter, playground equipment, open recreation space and continuation of the Kishwaukee Riverfront Path. In the Fall of 2015, the Riverside Ice Arena construction was completed on the Rock River Valley’s only full-size, outdoor ice rink. Skating enthusiasts of all ages, along with dozens of youth hockey teams and area families enjoy a fresh air skate, along with the AJ Johnson warming house. Located on Leonard Court behind the Fire Station on State Street. Shelter includes electricity. Park amenities include restrooms, playground, Kishwaukee Riverfront Path Pavilion can accommodate up to 100
524 E. Locust Street. Bob’s Park consists of seven city lots surrounded by Meadow and Locust Streets and Warren and Nebraska Avenues. Two playgrounds provide fun for children ages 2-5 and 5-12.
1006 W. Lincoln Ave. Our flagship park is 105 acres of beauty and wonder with a wide range of amenities to keep the families of Belvidere active and healthy. Within it’s 105 acres are : 4 shelters, public restrooms, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, ball diamond, playground areas, accessible fishing pier, the historical swinging bridge and the newly remodeled Bloom Playground. The Kishwaukee River and the Mill Race separate the park into three areas – north, center and south.
1343 Orth Road. 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. Shelter includes electricity and a grill. Park amenities include restrooms. Shelter can accommodate up to 50 individuals.
