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
CHECK OUT THE 2008
SQUAWK & OINK
BARBEQUE FESTIVAL THIS
LABOR DAY
ON ISLAND PARK!

NEW BICYCLIST/PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY PROGRAM ADDED AT
WALNUT STREET PARK!

Details on our Calendar Page
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 Rive
r

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!
Renovations to the
rental facility inside
the Field House are
complete!  The
perfect location for
parties, showers,
reunions, etc.  Visit
our contact page for
more information
regarding Park
rental facilities.
MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT
OFFICE LOBBY
The new and improved Park District
Office include information provided
from the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources and a photo display of Park
Properties and Events.
The Office is open Tuesday through
Friday
8:00 AM until 12:30 PM
MOMENCE PARK
DISTRICT
Committed to our Community and its natural resources
Welcome to the
Momence Park District
SCROLL DOWN FOR
4th of JULY
SCHEDULE
The 2008 Momence Park District Brochures
have been sent to Registered Voters within
the Park District boundaries.  If you did not
receive the 2008 Brochure which includes the
Summer Concert Series calender and
schedule of events, please contact the Park
District Office and one will be sent to you!
Visit the new Fort Wilderness
for small fry (ages 2-8) on the
East End of Island Park!
FAMILY FUN DAYS
SPLASH VALLEY

JUNE 29
JULY 20
AUGUST 17

CLICK 'CALENDAR'  TAB FOR
COMPLETE
DETAILS
JUST IN TIME!
TWO
MORE
REASONS
TO
STOP
AT
ISLAND
PARK!
STOP
ON THE EAST END OF
ISLAND PARK
ON WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOONS TO HEAR
OR JOIN THE
DIXIE JAMMERS!
STOP
AT OUR NEW
CONCECESSION STAND
ON ISLAND PARK EVERY
THURSDAY NIGHT
DURING THE SUMMER
CONCERT
SERIES
THE DIXIE JAMMERS MEET AND PLAY EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE PAVILION ON
THE EAST END OF ISLAND PARK AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 pm.  COME LISTEN OR BRING YOUR
INSTRUMENT AND PLAY ALONG!  FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL DELORES MORRISON AT
deloresmorrison@yahoo.com.

THE MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT NOW OFFERS
CONCESSIONS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
DURING OUR FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.  FRESH POPCORN, ASSORTED CANDY AND
SNACK, SOFT DRINKS AND WATER ARE AVAILABLE FOR ONLY
50 CENTS EACH!
JULY 4TH
ISLAND park IS OPEN FOR USE ON THE 4TH OF JULY, HOWEVER
THE island WILL BE CLEARED AND CLOSED TO PREPARE FOR
THE CITY OF MOMENCE ANNUAL FIREWORK DISPLAY AT
APPROXIMATELY 3:30 - 4:00 pm.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE CITY FIREWORKS ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE KANKAKEE RIVER CHANNEL NEAR THE FOOTBRIDGE.  
USE OF FIREWORKS ON ANY MOMENCE PARK DISTRICT
PROPERTY IS PROHIBITED.  

PARK DISTRICT OFFICE
the MOMENCE park district office WILL CLOSE FOR THE 4TH
OF July HOLIDAY AT 1:00 pm ON Thursday, July 3RD.  the
office WILL RE-OPEN AT 8:00 am ON Tuesday, July 8TH.

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH!