George Arquilla Park, Glenwood, IL

George Arquilla Park occupies roughly 38 acres in central Glenwood, Illinois, and serves as a primary outdoor destination for local residents. A 1.4-mile paved loop trail accommodates walking, jogging, and cycling, with additional dirt paths that connect to the Thorn Creek Trail system. The park contains two lighted baseball diamonds, two soccer fields, and a playground with modern equipment. A fishing pond stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources draws anglers year-round, and two picnic shelters with grills can be reserved through the Glenwood Park District. Mature oak and hickory trees provide shade along the southern edge, while open turf areas in the center allow unobstructed views of the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The park’s main entrance on South Minerva Avenue lies within a quarter-mile of the Metra Electric Line’s Glenwood station, and several grocery stores and restaurants are located along nearby Halsted Street, making the park convenient for daily errands after outdoor activities.

Baseball Diamonds Basketball Courts Field Parking Tennis Courts

Location

City Glenwood

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $7,502

House $255,711

Townhouse –

Condo $128,600