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.
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.
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.
