Blackhawk Park

Location 

Blackhawk Park is located on Cascade drive in the Acacia Subdivision, just one block east of Acacia Drive. 

Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Park Facts 

The park sits on 5 acres of land. There are over a mile in walking/jogging trails, and a gazebo available. 

History 

Blackhawk Park was a result of a grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation in 1991. Prior to the grant, the land was undeveloped, and under utilized. When the park opened in 1991, it became the first publicly owned recreation are in the Village.

Park Rules 

• Alcohol prohibited
• Pick up after leashed pets
• Motorized vehicles prohibited (except for disabled and/or handicapped persons)

Sacajawea Park / Kelli's Playground

Location

Sacajawea Park / Kelli's Playground is located on Frontage Road east of Keokuk Drive (Northwest corner of the Village)

Hours

Sunrise to Sunset 

Park Facts

The park opened in 1998 and sits on .5 acres of land. There is a playground and gazebo, but no trails. 

History

Sacajawea Park was a result of land donated by a private property owner adjacent to the park, an Open Space Acquisition Grant from the Illinois Department of Conservation, and various monetary contributions and donations from the public. 
The park further developed through the efforts of fundraising events hosted by various local community organizations, as well as a personalized brick pathway. 

Park Rules

• Alcohol Prohibited
• Pick up after leashed pets
• Motor propelled vehicles prohibited (except disabled and/or handicapped persons)