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
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!
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
CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE RESIDENTS OF
THE MOMENCE PARK
DISTRICT!

A 2009 OSLAD (Open Space Land
Acquisition and Development) Grant
through the IDNR awarded to the
Momence Park District on May 6, 2009
has allowed the Park District to pursue
the new ADA compliant Interpretive Trail
and
Rail & Reel Fishing/Train Watching
Pavilion on the southwest bank of the
Kankakee River.  The new facilities
provides  residents and visitors
additional outdoor activities courtesy of
the Momence Park District.

VISIT ISLAND PARK AND SHARE IN THE
EXCITEMENT OF OUR MAJOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.   
...and so it began...









    ADAA Guidelines      
   have been followed    
     to allow                       
     fishermen and         
    train watchers          
    safety and                  
   accessibility              
   regardless of              
   physical                       
  limitations.  The         
  Pavilion will offer
excellent views of the
River and the Union
Pacific Railroad
Trestle.  The project
is jointly funded by
an IDNR OSLAD
Grant, The Union
Pacific Railroad and
the Momence Park
District.  
VISIT OUR PHOTO
ALBUM FOR A
COMPLETE LOOK AT
THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE RAIL & REEL
PAVILION!
After two years of
planning and resource
funding challenges,
construction on the long
awaited Rail & Reel
Scenic Pavilion began
on September 16, 2009.  
The hexagon shaped,
covered pavilion will
provide excellent
shoreline access via an
elevated handicap
accessible path
scheduled to connect
with a paved ADA trail.  
Interpretive signage is
included in the overall
project scheduled for
completion in 2010.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR
SECOND SESSION NOW!
Visit our Calendar Page
for complete event
details or call the
Momence Park District at
815-472-2670
Come Get Hooked
at the

THE BIG CAT & CARP QUEST!
Memorial Day Weekend
3 Day Event
Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place