Parks

We encourage you and your family to utilize your neighborhood parks. Take a walk, have a picnic or visit a playground.  Take a step towards a healthy lifestyle by taking the time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.

 

Park Locations

Exchange Club Park – Monroe and 21st Streets

Lehn & Fink Park – Pekin and Beason Streets

Mayfair Park – Southgate Street and Allison Drive

Melrose Park – Adams and 13th Streets

Memorial Park – Memorial Park Road

Postville Park – 5th and Washington Streets

Ray White Park – Monroe and Short 11th Streets

 

Memorial Park Pavilions

The Memorial Park shelters are available for persons to reserve for private parties or reunions from April 1 to October 15.  The park offers applicants a choice of 5 shelters located in the 42-acre park.  Reservations for the open-air shelters are available free-of-charge on a first-come, first-served basis by contacting the office at 732-8770.

 

Park Regulations

Park regulations help to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment in all parks and facilities.  Please abide by these regulations.

  • All parks are closed to the public from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following day.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in parks or facilities.
  • Driving through the grass or through the parks is prohibited.  Parking is allowed in designated areas only.
  • Fires are allowed in proper receptacles only.  Avoid leaving hot coals.
  • Vandals will be prosecuted and must reimburse the Park District for any and all damages.
  • Pets are allowed in the park when on a leash.  Please clean up after your pet.
  • Groups of 25 or more wishing to utilize a park should complete a park use permit.

      There is no fee for a permit unless the holder has a concert, fund-raiser or similar

      event in the park.  Insurance coverage may be required.

  • A complete list of park regulations is available at the Administrative Center.