Pretty view while I ate lunch. The sound of the water was relaxing and watching the birds and ducks was nice read more

Island Park - Fox River - Parks Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Lots of space to run around! Great place to walk/run, ride bikes/scooters, go fishing, climb on the playground, enjoy a cookout! read more

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This is a nice park right along the Fox river! We stopped by last weekend on Sunday, which was an absolutely gorgeous day. The only problem was that everyone had the same idea as us so the paths were a bit busy. Nearby are a bunch of picnic tables and they even have indoor restrooms that were clean. Props to whoever is keeping those up to par! There is also a bunch of benches, a gazebo, and plenty of open space for a picnic. We packed one and it was the best idea. The park is right alongside the walking/bike path and you can get to it from the parking lot of the Geneva bike shop. It's honestly a cool looking park to bring the kiddos for the day. One thing to note is that the paths in this area are pretty narrow. With bikers zooming by, it isn't the easiest spot to walk your dog. I think what would help is if people walked their bike, instead of riding it in front of the park area. Anyway, we were glad we stopped by and recommend if you're looking to get outside in Geneva! read more

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This park is a hidden gem in Kane Co. Its quiet, safe, and offers great fishing, too. There is benches to relax on, restrooms, a playground for kids, big ol' oak trees, a biking/jogging/walking path, etc. All in downtown Geneva! The only con is that once in awhile the peace and quiet is shattered by passing trains on the bridge, but its not that bad. If youre into fishing, I recommend fishing on the East side of the park, opposite of the Fox River. Lots of bluegill, smallmouth, and even walleye back there. read more

This park is hidden away but worth the short walk. It's on the bike path and has a few bridges to check out with the kids. Really nice place to have a picnic in a hot day. read more

Island Park - Tree house park with zip line. Right next to the river. Great shaded areas for days when it's hot. - Parks Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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We've driven by this park countless times en route to other places or headed home from different area parks and always thought, "huh, that looks like a neat park...I wonder how the heck we get down there?" and then quickly forgot about it each time. Well this time we headed out specifically to explore this Island Park and thanks to other Yelpers with parking tips. There is a public lot at the corner of 38 & 25 just across from the bike shop and there is also another entrance and parking lot down 25 (the sign says Island Park & also the Water Reclamation facility). It's a nice long island in the Fox River with a little something for everyone. They have many picnic tables and a LOT of benches all along both sides next to the river. The paths are paved and easy to manage. There are restrooms & also a playground for the little ones. Plenty of trees for shady areas if you want to get out of the sun as well. And there is a pedestrian bridge that runs under the train bridge to cross over to the opposite side of the river and continue on the bike/walking Fox River Trail. A perfect little respite spot if you are shopping in the often hustle-bustle of downtown Geneva and need a break. read more

Island Park is an island of tranquility on the Fox River. Geneva is a relatively peaceful place, anyway, but sometimes after a day of walking around the cute shops of Third Street, you want some lush green space to just relax. Island Park fits the bill perfectly. It is one of my all-time favorite suburban places. Pro-tip: If you are driving, turn north off State St (Rt 38) just east of the river; there is a parking lot next to the bike shop. From there, cross under the bridge on the walkway, and you will be transported to Island Park. Beautiful flowers, towering trees, a bike trail, picnic pavilion, playground and benches galore, all along the Fox River. A gorgeous spot for an afternoon stroll or a romantic picnic; if you're ever looking for me in Geneva, this is one place I'm likely to be. read more

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Island Park in Geneva is a gorgeous, picturesque park located right on the Fox River. It's a little tricky to get to, but once you've found it, it's a playground kid's paradise. I usually park in the small public parking lot near Mill Race Cyclery and walk over to the park. Be prepared to walk for a bit. You can't park right next to the park, the only way there is to bike it from the car or walk. It's maybe a 1/2 mile walk. The Fox River Trail, over a bridge, is the only way in. Now that I've made it sound like a super-secret society (it's really not!), there are a few things to know about this park. The playground is made to look like a treehouse. It's huge and really cool. Lots of opportunities for kids to climb and there are plenty of slides too. There's also a small zip line located right next to the playground. From the playground you can see a train bridge and my son had loved watching trains go by. There's a pavilion here with restrooms, but the restrooms are only open during the summer months. There's also a few picnic tables and benches surrounding the playground. read more

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What!!! A Zip line!!! That alone makes this the best park ever! Nuff said: BONUS CONTENT! It also has quite a bit of space for everybody to play, A playground that has cooler things than just about all the other ones I've seen, perfect access to the bike path, a beautiful view of the pond, easy access to downtown and semi-clean washrooms!!! read more

Island Park - Parks Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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What a wonderful park to wander in, play on the swing set, hug a few trees, and connect to even longer trails. Even though I am a dazzling urbanite, resident in the Big City, sometimes I crave a connection with nature, even manicured nature in the park. I took the train to Geneva, planning to spend the day hugging a few trees and seeing a bit of the town. From the train station, there are a couple different ways to access this park. There is actually a bridge that crosses the Fox River, only a couple blocks from the Metra stop. I chose to walk through Downtown Geneva, do some window shopping, and ended up at the park. I went on a weekday, early. There were very few other people outdoors that day, although it was autumn and very pleasant. A few moms and their kids. Retired people, either race walking for exercise or strolling for pleasure. As for me, I took a nice, easy walk, admiring the views along the Fox River, taking photos of unusual or especially beautiful places. For instance; I saw more varieties of wild mushrooms, of all shapes and sizes, than I'd ever seen. If you walk a little farther, you can connect with the 30+ mile long bike trail that runs along the Fox River. The island that holds the windmill isn't very far either. What's so nice about this park, and the trails it connects to, is that it can serve everyone's fitness level. You could walk for hours and hours. You could take your bike and ride, distant or far. Or you could, like me, stroll, take it easy, breathe deep, and still go back into Geneva and get a good lunch. Those of you who live near this trail complex are lucky indeed. It is definitely worth a trip from the big city. In fact, I think Geneva would be a perfect weekend getaway for us city folks. Maybe that'll be my next little vacation. read more

Island Park is open again, and the result of its short hiatus is absolutely amazing. It now features a fantastic playground for kids, including a zip line that they can swing across. The playground itself is designed to look like a treehouse, complete with faux wood steps kids can climb up and a rope climbing bridge they can use to cross from one side to the other. There's even an adorable (albeit not comfortable) rowboat teeter-totter! The playground really caters to a child's imagination, and it's so wonderful to see something like that in Geneva. For us, it's well worth the 10-minute drive. On top of that, the view of the Fox River from both the playground and the larger, surrounding park is just spectacular. We parked in a small lot off Rt. 31 just next to the government complex, then walked to the park via the railroad bridge at the advice of a neighbor. The bridge itself is very picturesque, and I highly recommend the route if you're looking for a walk along the river as well. While we went to the park over Thanksgiving weekend when most of the flora is no longer in bloom, I've been to Island Park in the summer, and the flowers along the bike path are beautiful. It's a lovely area to walk or even just sit for an hour with a friend or a good book. I liked Renita M.'s idea of picnicking here too - what a great thought! read more

One of my favorite parks along the Fox River. Great place for dog walks, kids to play, picnic lunch, walks, runs, bike rides. People are so friendly and everyone says hello! read more

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Neat little park almost tucked away on the Fox River. Lots of monuments and floral arrangements to check out as well. Saw a coyote near here once on a jog which was super cool! There is no direct parking so you may have to do a little walking to get to the play areas. read more

Island Park - Parks Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

This park is closed. After a long train ride, and a long walk on a very hot day with an eager 4 year old, we discovered that the park is closed for construction, completely. I wish that this information came up first when googling the park rather than the previous review. read more

Review is for playground area only. Discovered this place through gowestyoungmom.com and I am so happy that I did. I love anything that is on the water, it is beautifully surrounded by the river and an off stream filled with lily pads and flowers. It is perfectly shaded for the warm summers; although, today was a perfect 70 degree day in the middle of July. As I had already read on gowestyoungmom.com, the restrooms were not super close; however, they are there within viewing distance. Also, this is not a drive up park. The walk is about 3 minutes from the parking area which almost detoured me with my 2 and 4 year old toddlers, but it really wasn't bad at all. Then again, today was a day that they didn't have their typical "time to leave the park" meltdown in which I would have to literally drag them all the way to the car. read more