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.Â
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.
Set among rolling berms the accessible playground at Woodland Hills has proved a favorite place for the residents of this neighborhood. Benches, picnic tables, a bike rack and a playground provide amenities that ensure that all users can enjoy this nicely landscaped park.
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 8 pickleball 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.Â
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.
Originally one of the few city parks prior to the formation of the Park District, making it one of the oldest sites in the system. While Van Buren has no equipment, it provides much needed open space for the neighborhood residents. It is often the scene of pick-up baseball or football games among the neighborhood children.
This park is jointly owned by the Batavia and Geneva Park Districts and is a great open space area. Primarily designed as a detention basin, the site is heavily drained so water moves off very quickly following heavy rains. It is a perfect site for open play by neighbors as well as a practice spot for area soccer and baseball teams.
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.
Shanahan Grove is truly one of our most passive naturalized park areas. Its only development is a foot path connecting Stewart Ct. on the north with Cleveland Ave. on the south. Otherwise it is home to a lovely stand of hardwood trees and a stretch of Mahoney Creek. Since the park also serves a storm water detention function, the majority of the site will always remain undeveloped. It will remain as an open green space in the midst of its neighborhood.
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."
