Hall Quarry Beach is the perfect summer spot for an event or party. The former stone quarry is now home to a unique outdoor swimming facility featuring zero-depth water entry, slides and diving boards, picnic area and volleyball court. The sand-bottom swimming area covers 6,000 square feet. Rentals are available from Memorial Day weekend through early August. The Quarry is available for rent evenings on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The deck overlooking the Quarry is available for rent at $125 for three hours. Deck guests who are not season passholders must pay admission. Click here to learn more about Hall Quarry Beach.
The Lodge at Laurelwood is a cozy, historic facility nestled within beautiful Laurelwood Park along the Fox River and Fox River Trail. The park is a popular spot for fishing and relaxing, and The Lodge can be rented for events and meetings for up to 50 people. The Lodge has a patio overlooking the river, and features a kitchenette and indoor bathrooms.
Named Batavia Park Districts 2025 Park Madness winner, Big Woods is a fan favorite. With a baseball diamond, basketball court, bicycle path, parking lot, picnic area, playground, restrooms, soccer fields, softball fields, tennis courts, walking/jogging path and the largest rentable picnic shelter that the district owns. The shelter has access to water, electricity and grills. If interested in reserving the shelter, contact the district office at (630) 879-5235.
Big Woods Park has a large parking lot and is within walking/biking distance from Prairie Path Park. There are three entrances to the park; one off Raddant Rd., one off Tierney Ln., and one off Burnham Ln.
