Gottschlag Park, Joliet, IL

Gottschlag Park occupies 25 acres at the corner of Black Road and Essington Road in Joliet. The park features a 0.9-mile paved loop trail suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling, plus a separate 0.3-mile nature trail through wooded sections. A 2,400-square-foot playground with modular equipment and rubberized surfacing sits near the main parking area. Two lighted softball fields and two lighted tennis courts are available for organized play. Picnic shelters with electrical outlets and grills accommodate group gatherings, while restrooms and drinking fountains operate seasonally. Mature oak and maple trees line the perimeter, providing shade along the trails. The park connects directly to the Joliet Regional Trail system, allowing users to travel several miles without crossing streets. Joliet Junior College and the Louis Joliet Mall are both within a three-mile radius, and Interstate 55 access is less than two miles away via Essington Road.

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Location

City Joliet

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,413

House $163,700

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