Garnsey Park, Joliet, IL

Garnsey Park covers 58 acres along the Des Plaines River in Joliet’s east side, providing residents with direct river access and a network of paved and natural-surface trails for walking, jogging, and cycling. The park includes two lighted softball fields, four tennis courts, a playground, and two picnic shelters with grills, all maintained by the Joliet Park District. A 0.6-mile asphalt loop circles the main athletic area, while additional crushed-stone paths extend into wooded sections along the riverbank. The park is adjacent to the I&M Canal State Trail, allowing users to connect to longer regional routes without driving. Restrooms and drinking fountains are located near the parking lot off Garnsey Avenue, and the site is less than one mile from U.S. Route 30 and the Louis Joliet Mall retail corridor. These features give nearby homeowners convenient outdoor recreation and trail connectivity within city limits.

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Location

City Joliet

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $4,665

House $236,275

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