Gutierrez Park, Joliet, IL

Gutierrez Park occupies 16 acres along the Des Plaines River in Joliet, providing direct riverfront access and a network of paved walking paths that connect to the 9.5-mile I&M Canal Trail. The park includes two lighted baseball diamonds, a playground with age-appropriate equipment, and two picnic shelters with adjacent grills and tables. A 1.2-acre fishing pond is stocked annually by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the park maintains a boat launch for non-motorized craft. Mature cottonwood and oak trees shade the grounds, while the river corridor supports seasonal bird migration visible from the observation deck. Restrooms and drinking fountains are open from April through October. The park sits less than one mile from downtown Joliet, allowing residents to reach the Rialta Theatre, Metra station, and multiple restaurants by foot or short drive. Nearby Route 53 provides quick access to I-80 for commuters.

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Location

City Joliet

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,482

House $250,425

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