Parks, Recreation, and Sports

Village parks are open daily from dawn to dusk, except when permitted by the village, with the exception of Horse Fair, Spring Grove and Thelen Parks which are open until 10:00 p.m. Any park or any part of a park may be declared closed to the public by the village president at any time for any interval of time.

Click here for the Spring Grove Recreation Home Page
Click here for the Spring Grove Sports Page

Horse Fair Park Rental

Horse Fair Park has a pavilion that is available to rent for family gatherings. The Spring Grove Horse Show holds horse events that are open to the public on certain days throughout the summer. The park is located at 8105 Blivin Street. Click here for rental information.

Fish Hatchery Park

The Village has recently retained ownership of the fish hatchery property and is in the process of restoring it to a nature area with fishing, picnicking and hiking and turning the old hatchery building into a visitor's center. It should be open to the public sometime in 2012.

Spring Grove Park

is located at 2102 Main Street and has baseball, soccer, a playground, junior football, and open space.

Thelen Park
Thelen Park is located at 8400 Winn Road and has baseball fields, football fields, a walking path and concession stand. Donate to Thelen Park and get your name on the Hall of Fame!

Lyle C. Thomas Park and Nippersink Canoe Base

Lyle Thomas Park is home to one of four canoe launches/landings along the Nippersink Creek. The creek meanders around cut banks and sandbars, beneath willows and through rolling farmlands. These landings are popular take-out points for canoeists using the Nippersink, as well as quiet angling and picnic spots. For further information, contact the McHenry County Conservation District at 815-338-MCCD (6223).

Breezy Lawn Park

is located at 11003 W. Riviera in Breezy Lawn Estates and has a playground, basketball court and open space.

Oak Valley Park

is located at 3006 Monterra Drive in Oak Valley Estates and had baseball, basketball, a picnic area, a playground and open space.

Orchard Bluff Park

is located at 1505 Beech Street in Orchard Bluff Estates and has basketball, a playground and picnic area.

Pauline Pierce Park

is located at 7302 Pierceshire Drive in Spring Grove Estates and has baseball, soccer, basketball, a playground & a picnic area.

Spring Dale Trails Park

is located at 9600 Bonner Lane in Spring Dale Trails and has a playground, picnic area, baseball and open space.

Wilmot Farms Park

is located at 1119 Dolder Lane in Stone Creek Crossing and has a playground, soccer field and open space