Parks

Explore Aurora's community parks, where each offers unique recreational opportunities and natural beauty. Enjoy family-friendly amenities, serene landscapes, and inviting spaces perfect for relaxation and memorable outings.

Phillips Park

The "crown jewel" of Aurora's parks - Phillips Park - offers a variety of fun, family amenities for all ages and interests. The 325-acre park is home to a zoo, golf course, aquatic center and several newer features that make it a regional tourist destination.

Garfield Park

Garfield Park is an iconic legacy park in Aurora at 825 Sheffer Road.

The City of Aurora intends to renovate this century-old family recreation destination and has received a $600,000 grant through the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Program (OSLAD) to help fund the project.

Rent a Space

Find out how to rent a pavilion at Phillips Park!

McCarty Park

McCarty Park is Aurora’s first park. The park recently underwent a $700,000 renovation and features an interactive fountain in which to cool off in the summer, new entryways, a decorative wrought-iron fence, pergola, drinking fountains for people and pets, and landscaping.

Wilder Park

Wilder Park provides gardens, benches, a Vietnam Memorial, an Aurora Policeman's Memorial and grassy tree shaded areas.

Solfisburg Park

Solfisburg Park offers three baseball/softball fields for Aurora's youth!

RiverEdge Park

RiverEdge Park has been created to bring stunningly beautiful entertainment, as well as recreational and natural amenities along both banks of the Fox River. The Park's appeal, as a unique venue and destination, will provide a powerful catalyst for investment and continued development in our downtown and beyond.

Fabulous Fox Water Trail

Aurora is featured on the Fabulous Fox Water Trail. Some fun facts – it runs through 2 states (Illinois and Wisconsin), 8 counties, and 16 dams. Its watershed is 2,648 sq. miles.