Prairie and Lathem is one of ten community parks in the district's system. Its size gives the opportunity to provide for many activity areas. The park features a youth sized baseball field, an adult softball field, three doubles sized tennis courts, two full court basketball courts, as well as two playgrounds. One playground is designed for children two to six years old while the other area is focused on seven to twelve year olds. Both areas are ADA accessible. These playgrounds were designed with the cooperation of the Louise White School Staff and PTO organization. The larger play area, which also serves the school as its playground was partially funded by the Louise White PTO. A large picnic shelter is also available for reservation by contacting the district office at 630-879-5235.
Discover the Batavia Riverwalk; a jewel of the Batavia Park District. This Riverwalk is home to the Peg Bond Center and beloved Depot pond. Many popular events like, Windmill City Festival, Celebration or Lights and summer concert series, River Rhapsody. The Riverwalk has many amenities including; kayak & paddleboat rentals, bike share, fishing area, playground, picnic area, shelter, parking lot and walking trails.
This park was attained in 2010 and was created as a cooperative effort by the Park District, the City of Batavia and a dedicated group of community members. Using primarily volunteer labor, donated material, and services, the walk was created over a six-year period. Extending from the entry plaza at Houston St. and going north along the Depot Pond, the path features a boardwalk leading to the North Point Pavilion, providing a grand view of the river. Following the path around to the east, walkers will encounter the Batavia dam as well as the Riverwalk wildflower sanctuary. In the buildings across the river, windmills were produced from the mid-1800s until the 1940s. Many examples of these mills can be found along the Riverwalk. The walk winds along the east side of the City of Batavia Government Center. At the south end of the Government Center pedestrians and bicyclists can cross a walking bridge to the east side of the river. Once there, they can access the eastern leg of the Fox River Bike Trail.
This community park is the largest single piece of property in the District system. Aided by a $200,000 grant, approximately half of this site was developed in 2000 and 2001. The site is currently home to full-size basketball courts, a baseball field, and softball field as well as a two-acre fishing pond. The park boasts an approximate 1 3/4 mile walking/jogging path and is used by the Tri-Cities Soccer Association during their spring and fall soccer seasons.
West Main Community Park is also home to the Bark Park, located at the southwest corner of the site. The Bark Park features three acres of fenced-in space for your four-legged friend to run off leash. A small pavilion and agility equipment are also located within the boundaries of the Bark Park. No permit is required to enter the Bark Park, which is open year-round.
West Main Community Park is home to the Bark Park, a three acre, fenced in space for your four-legged friend to run off-leash. A small pavilion and agility equipment pieces are located within the boundaries of the Bark park, and a swimming pond is just west of the park. Dogs can be off-leash within the Bark Park and while swimming, but they must be leashed throughout the rest of West Main Community Park. No permit is required to enter the Bark Park and it is open year-round.
This park has been developed with a play area, basketball and tennis courts. The sensory garden includes plantings, textured walks and music panels. Residents interested in reserving the shelter should contact the Batavia Park District office at 630-879-5235. The iconic red barn makes for a scenic backdrop to your park experience at this site.
Once the home of Batavia High School's football field and track, this site was acquired by the district in 1976. As one of the ten community parks in the district, it now provides the space for many varied activities. The park features two baseball fields, one lighted softball field, two lighted doubles size tennis courts, and a large playground. During the fall a soccer field is established in the baseball outfields. Ample parking, as well as restrooms, are provided at the site. Finally, this park has a large picnic shelter that can be reserved by contacting the district office at 630-879-5235.
Laurelwood Park was once part of a much larger private park owned by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. The railroad operated the original Laurelwood during the early years of the 20th century. Presently, it is home to The Lodge at Laurelwood (formerly the Batavia Boat Club). This facility has a multi-purpose room with a kitchenette as well as restrooms. The Lodge is used by the District for programs as well as by affiliated and not-for-profit groups for their meetings. With its ample parking the site provides a good opportunity to "park and pedal" on the Fox River Bike Trail that runs through the park. Also featured at this site is a boat launch that provides access to the Fox River.
Acquired through a developer donation, this 30-acre property is one of the most biologically diverse parks in our system. Aided by a $300,000 grant, significant development was undertaken on this property. This is the first "program-driven," community-sized park in the District system. This means that this park does not have formal athletic field areas; rather it has been designed to support a wide variety of recreational program areas. The park is home to a playground featuring slides, monkey bars, climbing structures and accessible swings. As with all of our community-size parks, the Hawk's Bluff Park has large picnic shelters available for rent by District residents. Call 630-879-5235 for rental information.
Explore one of Batavia’s favorites; Engstrom Park. In 1984 this park was developed using grant funds from the State of Illinois. The park is one of the ten community parks in the district and was named after the previous owners of the property. Engstrom Park is considered a family favorite because of the park that has something to accommodate all ages and abilities with an accessible swing. The park is also home to a baseball diamond, soccer field, basketball court, shelter, bathroom and a walk/jogging path.
Engstrom Park has the second largest picnic shelter. The picnic shelter is the perfect place to host a birthday party or family gathering. To reserve the shelter call the district office at 630-879-5235.
Clark Island Recreation Area is a unique combination of three islands in the Fox River as well as a large open area on the eastern bank of the river. The bridges that connect the islands join the east and west legs of the Fox River Bike Trail. The site is the home of Woodard Field, a major youth league baseball field located on the largest of the islands, as well as an 11,000-square-foot skate park. There are two parking lots that adjoin the bike trail providing good "Park and Pedal" access. A seasonal rest room facility also is provided at this site. Clark Island Recreation Area was renovated in 2025 in thanks to an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space and Land Development Grant along with a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
