1122 S. Burchard Ave.
PO Box 417
Freeport, IL 61032
PH:(815)235-6114
Fax:(815)233-9210
Email: contact@freeportparkdistrict.org

Parks
Bidwell Park
Knowlton Park
Krape Park
Read Park
Oakdale Nature Preserve
Taylor Park
Wilbur Park
Winter Park
Freeport Park District Map
Freeport Parks Foundation

Facilities
Disc Golf
Krape Park Boat Rentals
Krape Park Merry-Go-Round
Park Hills Golf Course
Read Park Family Aquatic Center
SK8 Park
Yellow Creek Adventure Golf
Park Master Plan
Facility Rentals

Programs
Adult Athletics
Adult Special Interests
Oakdale in October
Martial Arts
Photo Contest
Special Events
Special Recreation / Olympics
Winter Activities
Youth Programs
Youth Special Recreation
Additional Program Information
On-line Program Registration

Adult Athletic Leagues
Men's Basketball League
Adult Volleyball Leagues
Adult Softball Leagues
Dodgeball League

Employment Opportunities
2010 Seasonal Employment Opportunities
Employment Application

Board of Park Commissioners
2010 Park Board Meeting Schedule
2010 Park Board Meeting Minutes

Freeport Area Attractions
Art in the Park
Freeport Arts Museum
Freeport Junior Tackle Football
Freeport Little League
Illinois Park & Rec Assn.
Jane Addams Trail
JETS Observatory
Little Cubs Field
Stephenson Co. Historical Society



Bidwell Park
Bidwell Park
Bidwell Square
1124 W. Pleasant
Size: 2 acres

Presented to the Park District in 1916 by the heirs of Orlando B. Bidwell an outdoor enthusiast and resident of Freeport from 1856 until his death in 1909, Mr. Bidwell was a leading figure in Freeport’s financial and business circles as well as one of the city’s most esteemed and honored citizens. The neighborhood park, located across the street from Freeport Memorial Hospital, features a small shelter with restrooms (built in 1948) a backstop and play equipment installed in 1996.



Created on 08/28/2003 08:45 AM by root
Updated on 09/19/2007 10:44 AM by rschneider
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