Mary D. Ayer Park, Harvard, IL

Mary D. Ayer Park provides Harvard residents with 17 acres of maintained green space along the Kishwaukee River. The park includes three baseball diamonds, six tennis courts, and two playground areas with modern equipment. A paved walking path follows the riverbank for approximately one mile, connecting to the larger Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge trail system. The park also features a sledding hill, fishing access points along the river, and a picnic shelter with restrooms. Located one block from downtown Harvard and two blocks from the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line station, the park serves both daily recreation and commuting needs. The open fields and river corridor provide habitat for local wildlife, including waterfowl and small mammals, while the maintained grounds offer consistent maintenance through Harvard Park District operations.

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Location

City Harvard

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,669

House $187,967

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