Mallard Park, Sugar Grove, IL

Mallard Park in Sugar Grove, Illinois, features over 100 acres of open space with a 1.5-mile paved trail loop that connects to the broader Virgil L. Gilman Trail system. The park includes a 12-acre fishing lake stocked with bass, bluegill, and channel catfish, plus two playground areas, a splash pad, and six lighted baseball and softball fields used by local youth leagues. Picnic shelters, restrooms, and a dog park with separate sections for small and large dogs are located near the main parking areas. Mallard Park sits within two miles of downtown Sugar Grove, which provides access to the Sugar Grove Public Library, several restaurants, and the Metra BNSF rail line for commuters traveling to Chicago. The park’s combination of active recreation facilities and maintained natural areas makes it a practical choice for families and individuals seeking both organized sports and daily outdoor activities.

Multi Purpose Field Playground Softball Fields