Parks & Recreation

Children’s Garden Project of Elwood

The Children’s Garden Project provides an enlightening and educational experience for the young and the young at heart who enjoy nature and gardening.

Events

Our mission is to to provide an event that will bring the community together, to provide an opportunity for the local organizations to benefit from another type of fundraiser, and to bring additional people into the village to increase the potential for additional commerce by the local businesses.

History & Culture

Access historical village information by utilizing various historical society resources.

Nature

There are many natural attractions within a 5-minute drive of Elwood.

Parks

See a listing of park facilities in the Village of Elwood.

Programs

Learn more about some of the programs that are put on by the Elwood Parks and Recreation Department.

Sports & Fitness

Find out what kind of sports leagues and fitness activities exist within the village.

Bike Path Plan

Future bike path to connect Elwood's existing trail to the former Arsenal Brown Circle site at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

Elwood Community Garden

Residents rent a plot to be able to grow their own garden. That renter is responsible for that particular plot for the season.

Dog Pet Walk Way

A place in the public park where pet owners are allowed to walk their dogs with a pet park lanyard permit.

Family Fun