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8 North Avenue |
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Virtual Tour: click here |
Open Dawn to 11pm
Restrooms Unlocked at 7am
Quick Clicks
Pottawatomie Community Center
Pottawatomie Golf Course
Swanson Swimming Pool
River View Miniature Golf
Paddlewheel Riverboats
Picnic Pavilion Rental
Fast Facts
Park Type: Community Park
Acreage: 38.3
Park/Facility Code: PP
Restrooms: Flushable
Trails: 1.36
Regional Trail Access to the Fox River Trail. Along the east edge of the beautiful Fox River within walking distance of downtown and located 4 blocks north of Rt. 64 and 3 blocks west of Rt. 25 (turn west on local North Avenue)
This park is protected by the StrikeGuard Lighting Warning System.
Have you heard of the nationally-trending ‘park prescription’ programs?
Doctors are prescribing a dose of nature and a walk in the park to better one’s health. Walking can help maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your bones and muscles, increase your flexibility, and lower your blood pressure/cholesterol, to name a few. Walking also eases stress, helps you sleep better and can improve your mental well-being. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. For a trail map: click here
Activities
- Bird Watching
- Boating – Designated access site along Fabulous Fox River Water Trail as registered with National Park Service
- Fishing – Open Play/Free Use*
State fishing licensing and regulations apply in all Park District waterways. - Minigolf – Admission Fee
- Sand Volleyball – Open Play/Free Use*
- Softball (1) – Reservations Required/Rental Fee Applicable
- Tennis – Open Play/Free Use*
- Yard Game Rentals – Rental Fee Applicable
*Available on a first come, first served basis. Park District programs and rentals have priority for use. This amenity is not to be used for organized team practice or play.
Amenities
- Accessible Swing
- Amphitheatre
- Aquatics
- Auditorium/Stage
- Baggo
- Ball Diamond: Gaffney Field
- Bike Rack
- Bike Repair Station
- Boat Launch (Paddlesports)
- Boat Rentals
- Concessions
- Court – Bocce
- Court – Pickleball
- Court – Sand Volleyball
- Court – Tennis
- Fitness Stations (9)
- Golf Course
- Landscaped Plaza
- Miniature Golf
- Native Plant Garden
- Paddlewheel Riverboats
- Parking – Lot
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Rentals – Boats
- Rentals – Pavilion
- River/Creek/Open Water Access
- Sculpture
- Seating – Bench (Metal)
- Shelter
- Trails – Paved
- Trails – Regional Access
- Trails – Walking Loop
History
Established: 1800s
Acquired: 1911
The Jack Kerr Memorial Riverwalk
In honor and recognition of John ‘Jack’ Kerr, a St. Charles Park District Commissioner for 25 years. The riverwalk is walking distance to the historic downtown shopping district, Hotel Baker and numerous restaurants.
A little about Jack…
Much was accomplished during Jack’s tenure. Jack was an advocate for the acquisition of open space, improvement to existing facilities and development of new properties. Jack was instrumental in the Park District winning the National Gold Medal Award in 1998. During his time on the board, more than 1,000 acres of land used for parks and open space were acquired. Two successful referendums were passed which paved the way for the acquisition of open space, development of Primrose Farm, two major sports complexes, construction of an aquatic park, nature center and miles of bike path. Jack’s passion was aquatics, specifically the renovation of the 70-year-old Swanson Pool in Pottawatomie.