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.
Grant Park
Address
625 Park Avenue
3.5 acres
Amenities
- Pavilion with tables
- Gazebo
- Fountain
- Restrooms
- Drinking fountain
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Historic cannons & monuments
- Walk bridge across Galena River to Downtown
Recreation Park
Address
1721 Field Street
8.5 acres
Amenities
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Swimming pool
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Softball fields
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7 Pavilions with tables (Park Map) and grills
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Restrooms
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Playgrounds
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Horseshoe pits (2)
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Shuffleboard courts (2)
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Basketball courts (2)
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Sand volleyball courts (2)
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Croquet field
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Concession stand located at pool
Galena River Trail
Address
1107 Park Ave
8.8 miles
Amenities
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8.8 mile hard-surfaced, fine-crushed rock trail
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Seasonal restroom
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Drinking fountain
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Interpretive signs
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Picnic tables
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Trail is closed annually during firearm deer hunting season
Old Cemetery Park
Address
S Dodge Street
5 acres
Amenities
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Old City Historic Cemetery
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Playground
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Basketball court
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Picnic tables
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Gazebo
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Drinking fountain
Depot Park
Address
91 Bouthillier Street
10 acres
Amenities
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Picnic tables
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Galena River Trail trailhead and parking
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Boat dock and ramp with trailer parking
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Fishing
Galena Dog Park
Address
503 Louieville Court off Fifth Street & West Powder House Hill Road
3 acres
Amenities
- Three fenced areas: Large dogs, small dogs, special needs
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Large fenced natural area
- Pet-friendly drinking fountain
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Picnic tables
Canoe/Kayak Launch
Address
West side of the Galena River off Gear Street
Amenities
- Accessible launch area for canoes and kayaks
- Picnic tables
- Vehicle and boat trailer day parking
Galena Boat Dock
Address
Bouthillier Street at Depot Park
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Concrete boat ramp
- Boat docking
- Vehicle and boat trailer day parking
- Seasonal restroom
- No fee use
- Canoe/Kayak Storage Rental Process
Muchow Park
Address
Bouthillier Street
0.5 acres
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Drinking fountain
- Bicycle rack
Gateway Park
Address
9300 Powder House Road
180 acres
Bouthillier Street Park
Address
Bouthillier Street
0.5 acres
Amenities
- Playground equipment
- Open space
Hill Street Park
Address
Hill Street
Amenities
- Playground equipment
- Picnic tables