Pheasant Valley Park, McHenry, IL

Pheasant Valley Park in McHenry, IL, spans 90 acres with a 1.2-mile paved trail that loops around open fields, wooded areas, and a central pond. The park includes a playground, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a fishing pier accessible from the shoreline. A 9-hole disc golf course winds through the grounds, and two lighted baseball diamonds sit adjacent to the main parking area. The trail connects to the 40-mile McHenry County Prairie Trail, providing direct access for walking or cycling beyond park boundaries. Mature trees line the southern edge, offering shade along the path, while the northern section remains open for unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape. The park is located less than one mile from downtown McHenry, placing it near grocery stores, restaurants, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line station.

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