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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	8.8 mile hard surfaced finely crushed rock trail View trail map Seasonal restroom Drinking fountain Interpretive signs Picnic tables Trail regulations Trail is closed annually during firearm Deer hunting season
	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	Opening June 2023 Location map Three fenced areas: Large dogs, small dogs, special needs dogs Large fenced natural area Pet-friendly drinking fountain Picnic tables View park map Park rules
	Canoe/Kayak Launch West side of the Galena River off Gear Street	Accessible launch area for canoes and kayaks Picnic tables Vehicle and boat trailer day parking River map Public canoe and kayak storage rules Public canoe and kayak storage application
	Galena Boat Dock Bouthillier Street at Depot Park	Picnic tables Concrete boat ramp Boat docking Vehicle and boat trailer day parking Seasonal restroom No fee use Public canoe and kayak storage rules Public canoe and kayak storage application
	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

The City of Galena

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About Us

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.

Galena Websites

• Galena Chamber of Commerce	• Galena State Historic Sites
• Galena History Museum	• Jo Daviess County
• Galena Public Schools	• Turner Hall
• Galena Public Library	• Greater Galena Marketing, Inc.
• Galena Foundation	• NW IL Econ. Dev. (NWILED)