Garret Park, Crete, IL

Garret Park in Crete, Illinois, covers 16 acres of open land with two lighted baseball fields, a playground, and a walking path that loops around the perimeter. The park sits along the Crete Park District’s main trail corridor, allowing residents to connect to the Old Plank Road Trail for longer bike rides or runs. Picnic shelters with grills and restrooms make the park convenient for weekend gatherings. Mature trees line the south edge, providing shade over the play areas and benches. The park is less than a mile from Crete’s downtown business district, where residents can reach grocery stores, pharmacies, and restaurants by car or by the same trail network. Street access from Main Street and Exchange Street keeps drive times to nearby schools short. The combination of active recreation space and direct trail links gives households both organized sports opportunities and everyday outdoor exercise routes without leaving town limits.

Location

City Crete

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $8,453

House $538,540

Townhouse $350,000

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