| MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT |
| JED & EMMA PARK A new state-of-the-art facility dedicated in 2007, is a delight for the youngest Momence Park District residents! LOCATION: On Park Street in the Stirling Meadows Subdivision behind Momence Finer Foods |
The Momence Park
District operates five
facilities within the
boundaries of Momence,
IL. Each facility serves a
unique purpose and
provides the residents of
Momence, Illinois and
surrounding communities
with opportunities to play,
learn and relax!
The flagship facility of the
Momence Park District is
Island Park. Island Park
offers a one-of-a-kind
location featuring acres of
wooded beauty nestled
between two channels of
the Kankakee River. Island
Park offers room to roam,
picnic, fish and enjoy the
sights and sounds of the
Kankakee River.
Additional Parks include
historic Walnut Street
Park, Island View Park,
Jed & Emma Park and
Boat Launch Park.
MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT
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| BOAT LAUNCH PARK This facility offers residents of Momence and nearby communities boating access to the beautiful Kankakee River LOCATION: End of Fourth Street |
| ISLAND VIEW PARK This neighborhood park offers a playground, public basketball court, picnicking and an enhanced view of the North Channel of the Kankakee River LOCATION: Corner of Wilbur and Chatfield Street |
| WALNUT STREET PARK The centerpiece of this historic public park is the metal Walnut Street Wagon. The park offers a large playground facility and covered picnic pavilion. A very popular park, Walnut Street is the perfect site for outdoor parties and family events. LOCATION - Corner of Walnut Street and Second Street |
| The five facilities maintained by the Momence Park District are all available for group rentals. Groups of 15 or more are required to reserve a rental space and acquire a permit. Island Park offers five individual locations for rent. Rental details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page! PLAN YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH THE MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT TODAY! |
| ABOUT YOUR PARKS! |
| MOMENCE PARK FIELD HOUSE PROVIDES A HOME! DAISY TROOP #10585 AND BROWNIE TROOP #643 TO THE PARK DISTRICT FAMILY! THE DISTRICT WILL BE PROVIDING A MEETING LOCATION ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH. CONTACT Lisa Krenkel at (815) 472-0431 or Kendra Sandstrom at (815) 472-6313 for more information or to sign up! |
Committed to our Community and its natural resources
| Visit Fort Wilderness for small fry (ages 2-8) on the East End of Island Park! |
| Welcome to the Momence Park District |
| SPRING FLOODING ON ISLAND PARK RENDERS THIS PAVILION UNSUITABLE. PLANNING FOR A RAISED PAVILION TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN 2009 CONTINUES. |
| HIDING UP HIGH! |
| CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT! A 2009 OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition and Development) Grant through the IDNR was awarded to the Momence Park District on May 6, 2009. The Grant will allow the Park District to pursue a new ADA compliant Interpretive Trail and Rail & Reel Fishing/Train Watching Pavilion on the southwest bank of the Kankakee River. The additional facilities will allow residents additional outdoor activities courtesy of the Momence Park District. VISIT ISLAND PARK AND SHARE IN THE EXCITEMENT OF OUR MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. |
| FEATHERED RESIDENTS OF THE MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT SEEK REFUGE ATOP THE FIELD HOUSE DURING THE RECENT PAVEMENT PROJECT. IT'S SAFE TO COME DOWN NOW GUYS! |
| Park District Remembers |
| Cheyenne Jones, of Momence stops to enjoy the scent of the beautiful Rose Garden on the east side of the Field House at Island Park. |
| THE MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT WELCOMES OUR 2009 SUMMER INTERNS: ADDISON COULTER and JOEY HERNANDEZ |
| A BEAUTIFUL NEW MEMORIAL CLOCK HONORING THE LATE JUDY UKANAVAGE WAS INSTALLED IN THE FIELD HOUSE ON ISLAND PARK. MS. UKANAVAGE SERVED ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR SEVERAL TERMS, AS WELL AS SPENDING FOUR YEARS IN THE FIELD HOUSE AS OFFICE MANAGER FOR THE PARK DISTRICT. THE CLOCK IS FLANKED WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF JUDY'S BELOVED ISLAND PARK. BOTH IMAGES WERE DONE BY LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS. THE FOOTBRIDGE SHOT WAS CREATED BY ROSE O'HAGEN AND THE WINTER SCENE WAS DONATED TO THE PARK DISTRICT BY VICKI SOMMERS. |