Northwest Illinois Directory
Playground in Byron
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Jarrett Prairie Nature PreserveJarrett Prairie Nature Preserve protects 440 acres of rolling dolomite tallgrass prairie, oak savanna, and woodland. Explore 9.5 miles of mowed trails, visit the free Jarrett Prairie Center museum, watch the night sky at Weiskopf Observatory, or enjoy picnic shelters, a playground, and winter sledding. Dogs are not allowed inside the nature preserve; leashed dogs may use the Don Hamer Recreation Path.
Kathryn A. Hamas Memorial ParkKathryn A. Hamas Memorial Park is a redeveloped riverfront park on the Rock River in Byron. Amenities include boat docks, a kayak launch, fishing access, paved walking trails, a playground, picnic shelter, parking, landscaping, and a memorial plaza. The park is dog friendly and offers an easy place for families, paddlers, anglers, and walkers to enjoy the river.
Tiger Town ParkDog-friendly Byron park with an inclusive playground, zip line, swings, basketball and bocce courts, table tennis, chess, game tables, and a central plaza.

