The Village of Algonquin, IL
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Merrill Pioneer Park
- Phone
847-658-2716
- Hours
6:00 a.m. to dusk, except by special permission of the Board of Trustees. -
Physical Address
1250 Getzelman Ter
Algonquin, IL 60102
Get Directions
Directions
Go north on Main Street from Algonquin Road, turn right on Front Street, then left on North Harrison. At the Y intersection, stay left onto Getzelman Road, turn left on Pioneer Road, and the park will be on your left.
About This Location
Merrill Pioneer Park in Algonquin spans 2 acres, with half dedicated to active park space. Located at 1250 Getzelman Terrace, this quiet neighborhood park features a picnic shelter, two playgrounds, a basketball court, benches, and walking paths. It also holds historical significance as the former site of a natural spring that once supplied water to the Village.
The Village of Algonquin received an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant in 1998 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to help develop this park facility.
This park is a recognized historic site by the Village of Algonquin.
Please note that the park operates from dawn to dusk, and actual opening and closing times may vary slightly based on the time of year.
Amenities
- Pavilion/Gazebo
- Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Walking Trails/Pathways
