Parks - City of Galena

Parks

The City of Galena strives to offer a high quality of life for its residents and visitors through diverse, well-kept parks and open spaces.  The following is a list of the city-owned parks and their amenities.   

 

  Park/Location Amenities
 
Grant Park
625 Park Avenue
 
3.5 acres
  • Pavilion with tables
  • Gazebo
  • Fountain
  • Restrooms
  • Drinking fountain
  • Playground
  • Basketball court
  • Historic cannons &  monuments
  • Walk bridge across Galena River to Downtown
  • Location map 
 
Recreation Park
1721 Field Street
 
8.5 acres
 
 
  • Skateboard and BMX bike park (Skate Park Rules)
  • Swimming pool
  • Softball fields
  • 7 Pavilions with tables (Park Map)
  • Restrooms
  • Playgrounds
  • Horseshoe pits (2)
  • Shuffleboard (2 courts)
  • Basketball courts (2)
  • Sand volleyball courts (2)
  • Croquet field
  • Concession stand located at pool
 

 

Galena River Trail

8.8 miles

 
Old Cemetery Park
Dodge Street
 
5 acres
  • Old City Historic Cemetery
  • Playground
  • Basketball court
  • Picnic tables
  • Gazebo
  • Drinking fountain
  • Location map
 
 
 
Depot Park
91 Bouthillier Street
 
10 Acres
  • Picnic tables
  • Galena River Trail trailhead and parking
  • Boat dock and ramp with trailer parking
  • Fishing
 
 
 
 
 

 

Galena Dog Park

503 Louieville Court off Fifth Street and West Powder House Hill Road

3 Acres

 

Canoe/Kayak Launch

West side of the Galena River off Gear Street

 

Galena Boat Dock

Bouthillier Street at Depot Park

 
Muchow Park
Bouthillier Street
 
.5 acres
  • Picnic tables
  • Drinking fountain
  • Bicycle rack

 

 

 

 

 
Gateway Park
9300 Powder House Road
 
180 acres
  • Scenic views
  • Hiking trails
  • Drinking fountain
  • Porta potty
  • Picnic tables
  • Park regulations
 
 
 
 
 
Bouthillier Street Park
Bouthillier Street
 
.5 acres
 
  • Playground equipment
  • Open space
 
 
 
 
 
Hill Street Park
Hill Street
 
.5 acres
 
  • Playground equipment
  • Picnic tables
 

 

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The City of Galena is located in the unglaciated area of Northwest Illinois. Our rolling hills, history, 19th century architecture and opportunities for year round outdoor recreation attract nearly a million visitors a year. Galena is a safe, healthy and vibrant place to raise a family, start a business or enjoy retirement. Click here for a short video about Galena’s unique lifestyle.
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