South Island Park, Wilmington, IL

South Island Park sits directly on the Kankakee River in Wilmington, Illinois, giving residents immediate access to fishing, kayaking, and boating. A network of paved paths loops around the park’s open lawns and wooded riverbanks, providing a flat, 1.2-mile route popular with walkers and cyclists. The park includes a large picnic shelter with electric outlets, public restrooms, and a playground with modern safety surfacing. A boat-launch ramp and adjacent parking lot make river access straightforward for trailered watercraft. Mature oak and hickory trees shade much of the shoreline, while an observation deck overlooks the water. The park lies within a short drive of downtown Wilmington’s grocery stores, restaurants, and Route 53, which connects to I-55 for commutes toward Joliet and Chicago.

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Location

City Wilmington

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $4,032

House $252,425

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