Sanchez Memorial Park, Joliet, IL

Sanchez Memorial Park occupies 35 acres in Joliet’s east side and provides direct access to the 9.5-mile I&M Canal Trail, which links the park to downtown Joliet and the Des Plaines River. The park’s paved loop trail encircles two fishing ponds stocked by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and a fenced playground with rubber surfacing sits adjacent to restrooms and drinking fountains. Two lighted softball fields and four tennis courts are available on a first-come basis, while a reservable picnic shelter with grills accommodates up to 75 people. Mature oak and hickory trees line the western edge, offering shade for walkers and cyclists. The park is located 1.5 miles from the Louis Joliet Mall retail corridor and less than three miles from the Metra Rock Island District station, giving residents straightforward access to regional transit and daily shopping without leaving the immediate area.

Field Picnic Area Shelter

Location

City Joliet

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $3,791

House $256,567

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