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PARKS & RECREATION
CARY PARK DISTRICT
Cary Park District provides exceptional recreational programs plus beautiful parks, open spaces and facilities to enhance the healthy and active lifestyles of its residents.
Founded in 1971, the Park District serves a population of over 21,000 from the communities of Cary, Trout Valley, Oakwood Hills and Lake in the Hills. Each season, the agency provides hundreds of affordable and accessible indoor and outdoor recreation programs and activities to its residents including several community wide special events and social gatherings throughout the year. Plus, well maintained facilities including the Park District Preschool, Foxford Hills Golf Club, Community Center which boasts a fitness center and several program rooms and meeting rooms, and Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center opening Summer 2022. Visit carypark.com for information on all the Park District’s parks, facilities, recreational programs and services.
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Cary Park District Community Center is the home to a variety of programs and activities for a wide range of ages and interests. Arts, early childhood, dance, drama, seniors and fitness are just some of the programs you will discover. Program information is published in the seasonal brochures that are available on our website carypark.com. The eight program rooms within the Community Center are available to rent for private gatherings and celebrations. Plus, the Community Center offers a fitness center with state of the art equipment for cardio and muscular strengthening and memberships at reasonable fees.
SUNBURST BAY AQUATIC FACILITY – OPENING SUMMER 2022 Located at Cary-Grove Park on Three Oaks Road and First Street, Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is designed to support the interests of toddlers to seniors. Individuals and families can enjoy the leisure pool with a zero depth entry and a variety of water play features and slides, The lap pool features eight 25 yard lanes, diving boards, drop slide, and an aqua climbing wall. Other amenities include two body flume slides, deck and lawn seating and cabanas, a concession stand and party room. Sunburst Bay will be opening Summer 2022. Information on season passes, fees, hours, rentals, swim lessons, programs, and special events will be available at carypark.com in March 2022.
CARY PARK DISTRICT PRESCHOOL 100 Cary-Algonquin Rd. Cary, IL 60013 (847) 639-7448 The Cary Park District Preschool creates a positive, sensitive, and responsive environment to help children feel valued and grow with each learning experience. Through developmentally appropriate activities, we foster physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth while promoting a lifetime love of learning. Visit carypark.com for program and registration information. FOXFORD HILLS GOLF CLUB 6800 S Rawson Bridge Rd. Cary, IL 60013 (847) 639-0400 This golf club features 18 distinctly spectacular holes, a driving range, a bright and airy well-stocked pro shop, and tasty bar-and-grill fare in the restaurant. The course offers a memorable sequence of golf holes, each a unique experience unto itself as it is strategically placed amidst the natural beauty of protected woods and wetlands that surround it.
HOFFMAN PARK Boasting 265 acres of recreational opportunities, the park offers a dog play area, community gardens, fishing pier and Walnut Hollow disc golf course. Hoffman Park also offers trails that can help one escape to nature and enjoy a walk or bike ride.
JAYCEE PARK Located along Silver Lake Rd. at Cary-Algonquin Rd., this 15.5 acre park features a beautiful pond offering great fishing during the warm weather and an ice skating rink and warming shelter during the winter months.
KAPER PARK Another crown jewel in outdoor recreation for the community is Kaper Park. This 15.5 acre park offers athletic fields for football and soccer, a brand new, universally designed playground, splash pad, picnic shelter and restrooms.
McHenry County Conservation District
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
18410 U.S. Hwy. 14 Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-6223 www.MCCDistrict.org
FEL-PRO RRR
1520 Crystal Lake Rd., Cary This site offers a variety of recreation amenities including two small fishing ponds, 2.2 miles of nature trails, a 1-mile paved trail, two picnic shelters, sand volleyball, basketball court and an 18-hole disc golf course.
FOX BLUFF
Cary-Algonquin and Cold Springs Rd., Cary Noted for its rolling hills and spring-fed streams, this site is home to oak woodlands, a sedge meadow, and a half-mile of Fox River frontage. A picnic shelter, a 2.25-mile hiking trail and a short .25-mile paved trail that leads to the river are available for visitors to enjoy the site.
HICKORY GROVE HIGHLANDS & RIVERFRONT/LYONS PRAIRIE & MARSH
500 Hickory Nut Grove Ln., Cary This site offers an unusual diversity of habitats and is home to an Illinois State Nature Preserve. The Highlands serves as a refuge for northern Illinois wildlife, while the Riverfront provides bank fishing along the Fox River. Camping, horseback riding, two picnic shelters, and 3.5 miles of hiking trails are featured.
THE HOLLOWS
3804 U.S. Highway 14, Cary Lake Atwood provides clear, deep water for non-motorized boats, canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. Fishing, group camping, and 4.75 miles of looped trails for hikers and cross-country skiers make this a popular spot.
PRAIRIEVIEW EDUCATION CENTER
2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake This environmental education facility offers a variety of education programs and exhibits throughout the year. Outdoors, visitors can explore 5 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails. This facility hosts programs, workshops, a family drop-in “Exploration Station,” loan materials, and hiker trail packs to borrow.
SILVER CREEK
1009 Rawson Bridge Rd., Cary This site offers 5 miles of hiking and a small, 1-acre fishing pond. The southern 1.5-mile trail loop is groomed for skate skiing in the winter. The Prairieview Education Center is on the north side. Cary Park District cont.
LIONS PARK Located along Silver Lake Rd., north of Three Oaks Rd., this sprawling 105 acre park is host to many of the athletic programs the Park District offers including softball, soccer, football, sand volleyball, basketball, and skate boarding. Newly renovated softball complex includes a pavilion, concession stand, and indoor restrooms. Each summer residents enjoy concerts in the park in the bandshell and celebrate the 4th of July with food, music, and fireworks.
SANDS MAIN STREET PRAIRIE Located adjacent to E. Main St., this 80 acre nature preserve is noted for its rare gravel hill prairie. Visitors can get lost in the untouched beauty and enjoy the sounds of nature while walking the two looping trails.
NISRA (NORTHERN ILLINOIS SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION) Cary Park District is a member of the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association. NISRA provides recreation programs for people with disabilities. For more information about their services, call (815) 459-0737 or visit www. nisra.org.
FOX RIVER GROVE PARKS
LIONS PARK Lions Park, located on Beachway, is approx. 6.05 acres along the Fox River. The park contains grass parkland, picnic areas, playground equipment, baseball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, shelter and Fox River shoreline fishing.
FOXMOOR PARK Foxmoor Park consists of 29.50 acres within the Foxmoor subdivision. Foxmoor Park contains grass parkland, a gazebo, 4 ponds for fishing, and open areas for hiking and enjoying nature.
FOXMOOR/JAYCEE PARK The five-acre Foxmoor / Jaycee Park contains a shelter, picnic areas, playground, fishing, hiking trails, and combination soccer and baseball field. PICNIC GROVE PARK Picnic Grove Park, located off Birch Ln., is approx. 40 acres. The main parcel of 29.5 acres lies along the Fox River. The second parcel is 1.5 acres designated as a natural area located adjacent to the first, just south of Barberry Trl. The third parcel offers 9 acres of natural vegetation connected by a narrow stretch of land running from the far eastern portion of the main parcel. The park contains heavily wooded hills, meadows of wildflowers, wetlands, savanna, grass parkland, a superb sledding hill, a gazebo, two shelters, volleyball court, 2 sets of “bags” games, playground and Fox River shoreline fishing. A non-motorized boat launch is also available at this site.
KIDS CARE COURT Kids Care Court is a multipurpose basketball court.
STANGER PARK Stanger Park is located adjacent to Kids Care Court and is less than one acre. The park contains playground equipment and a fitness area for school age children.
ALGONQUIN ROAD PARK Algonquin Road Park consists of 6.75 acres and has s full size soccer field that the Fox River Grove Recreation Council schedules for games.
HUNTERS FARM PARK Hunters Farm Park is located at Bridle Path and Saddle Lanes in Hunters Farm subdivision north of IL-Rte. 22. It is made up of 15.35 acres and has a picnic area, tot and school aged playground and combination soccer/baseball fields. Ball field group use is scheduled through Fox River Grove Recreation Council.
All park group use by residents and nonresidents requires a park permit. Group use athletic activity is scheduled through Fox River Grove Recreation Council. For information, contact the Fox Fiver Grove Village Hall at (847) 639-3170.
