Park in the Square, Woodstock, IL

Park in the Square occupies the central block of Woodstock’s historic square, providing direct access to the town’s preserved 19th-century architecture and tree-lined streets. A paved loop encircles the park, offering a flat, measured course for walking or jogging, while interior paths lead to benches, a bandshell, and a central fountain. Restrooms, drinking fountains, and seasonal lighting are maintained by the city. The adjacent McHenry County Courthouse and the Woodstock Opera House stand within a two-minute walk, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line station is four blocks away, giving commuters rail service to Chicago. Public pickleball and tennis courts sit one block north on Jefferson Street, and the City-owned library and police station are located on the square’s perimeter. Seasonal farmers’ markets occupy the surrounding streets on Saturdays, and municipal events are staged on the park’s lawn using the existing power and water hookups.

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Location

City Woodstock

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $5,791

House $181,100

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