This site was designed in cooperation with the Batavia School District, Batavia Youth Baseball and the Tri-Cities Soccer Association making it truly a community park. The site features multiple soccer fields, a large playground, skate park equipment, two rentable picnic shelters and BYB's "Max Striedl" field. For information regarding shelter rental, please contact the Park District's main office at 630-879-5235. The playground features slides, accessible swings, musical instruments, climbing structures and the popular "gravity rail."
Dedicated in July of 1997, Millview is one of thirteen neighborhood parks in the district. The park features an accessible playground, basketball court, open field and a mini-shelter. The playground features slides, climbing structures, monkey bars and swings. The open field is the perfect place to throw around a frisbee or play a friendly game of soccer. The mini shelter is a great way to take a break from the fun and enjoy a small picnic. As with all of our newest parks, this one was designed in cooperation with a neighborhood focus group.
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.
Hartfield is one of 13 neighborhood parks throughout the district. The park is located in a portion of North Aurora. The site amenities include an accessible playground, a mini-shelter, benches, and plenty of open play space. The playground features climbing structures, slides and accessible swings. As with all of the District's parks, this one was planned with the aid of a neighborhood focus group.
An additional feature of this park is the large detention basin that is part of the property. When dry this basin provides a much needed practice area for the many sports organizations that are affiliated with the District.
Enjoy a perfect neighborhood park featuring a friendly wooded setting for its playground, picnic area, shelter, and soccer field. H. Michael Wild Park was dedicated in early 1992 to honor the fourteen years of service that Mr. Wild gave the district as a commissioner. Since opening the park has become a popular spot in this neighborhood.
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.
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.
