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REED-KEPPLER PARK
Reed-Keppler Park is a beautiful sports and recreation complex featuring the ARC Center, 6 baseball/softball fields, a basketball court, a skate park, 2 playgrounds, 1 musical playground, a concession stand, Turtle Splash Water Park, Wiggly Field & SouthPaw Dog Parks and the beautiful Dyer Nature Sanctuary and trail. Reed is also home to The Shell, an outdoor performance venue. Three pavilions are located in the park that are available for rental May through August.
Hours
Daily: dawn to dusk
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HISTORY & WILDLIFE
Reed-Keppler is a 118.04-acre park. 38.01 acres were acquired by the Park District from 1989-2009 and the additional 80 acres are owned by the City of West Chicago and have been leased by the West Chicago Park District since 1995.
Reed-Keppler Park features the ARC Center, ZONE250, Turtle Splash Water Park, the Shell, a concession stand, four pavilions, six baseball fields, soccer fields, two dog parks, walking paths, a skate park, a solar field, and various playgrounds/climbing structures. Additionally, walking through the park you will find a butterfly garden, a 9/11 memorial, a refurbished train car, and carved trees. The carved trees throughout Reed-Keppler, created by a local artist, portray the heart of the park after dozens of trees were destroyed during the 2012 storm.
West of the park is the Dyer Nature Sanctuary. The freshwater emergent wetland area within the park features Panicled Aster, grass-leaved goldenrods, and Virginia wild rye. Other wildlife throughout the park includes green snakes, blanching turtles, coyotes, and owls.
PAVILION RENTALS AT REED-KEPPLER PARK
The West Chicago Park District has several Picnic Pavilions available for rent May 1 through August 31. Reservations can be made through our office which is located at 201 W National Street in West Chicago, IL or online. We do not reserve without payment.
Rates
Rental rates are per day, per pavilion and are non-refundable/non-transferable.
$55R/$85NR (9:00am to Dusk)
If you are in need of additional information please call Taylor Hutton at (630) 231-9474 or email at thutton@we-goparks.org.
The Central Pavilion features a covered pavilion and five picnic tables in the heart of Reed-Keppler Park. Located near three playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, skate park, and Turtle Splash Water Park. The Central Pavilion is located on the East side of Reed-Keppler Park atop the hill West of Turtle Splash Water Park. The Central Pavilion is accessible from Arbor Avenue or National Street.
Capacity is 50.
Central
The North Pavilion features a covered pavilion and three picnic tables in the heart of Reed-Keppler Park. Located near three playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, skate park, and Turtle Splash Water Park. The North Pavilion is located on the North side of Reed-Keppler Park by Field 6. The North Pavilion is accesssible from the North entrance on Arbor Avenue. Capacity is 30.
North
The Turtle Pavilion features a covered pavilion and four picnic tables in the heart of Reed-Keppler Park. Located near three playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, skate park, and Turtle Splash Water Park. The Turtle Pavilion is located on the East side of Turtle Splash Water Park. Parking is available in the Turtle Splash parking lot. Capacity is 40.
Turtle
The Prairie Pavilion features a covered pavilion and eight picnic tables. Located near three playgrounds, baseball/softball fields, skate park, and Turtle Splash Water Park. The Prairie Pavilion is located on the West side of Reed-Keppler Park between the ARC Center and Turtle Splash Water Park. The Praire Pavilion is accessible from National Street. Parking is available in the ARC Center or Turtle Splash Water Park parking lots. Capacity is 80.
Prairie
The Shell
The Shell, a wonderful performance venue nestled in Reed-Keppler Park and just south of the ARC Center, combines the aspect of a band shell while recognizing its close neighbor Turtle Splash Water Park. The Shell expands art opportunities and provides a myriad of summer activities, including Fun Fridays, special events, movie nights, summer concerts and festivals, and much more.
To rent the shell for your own summer fun, contact Taylor Hutton at thutton@we-goparks.org or 630-231-9474.
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