James Knights Park, Sandwich, IL

James Knights Park covers 47 acres along the Fox River in Sandwich and serves as a year-round recreation destination for residents. The park features a 1.8-mile paved multi-use trail that connects directly to the Fox River Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to travel north toward Yorkville or south toward Ottawa. An 18-hole disc golf course winds through wooded sections and open meadows, while two lighted ball diamonds and four tennis courts accommodate organized leagues. A 30-slip boat launch with adjacent parking provides river access for fishing and paddling. Picnic shelters, playground equipment, and restrooms are grouped near the main parking area, and a sledding hill draws families after winter snowfalls. The park lies less than a mile from downtown Sandwich’s grocery stores, library branch, and Metra station, shortening commute times for households that value both outdoor space and everyday conveniences.

Field Parking Picnic Area Playgrounds Shelter Soccer Fields Volleyball Courts

Location

City Sandwich

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,193

House $352,975

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