Bourbonnais Township Park District

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Provides recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities for area residents and a children's museum.
Municipal/City
Kankakee County Only
Michael O'Shea, Executive Director
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Services

Exploration Station...a Children's Museum

Exploration Station... is a hands-on exploration and discovery facility for children and their families, teachers and caregivers. Children of all ages are welcome at the facility; however, the majority of the exhibits are designed for children between the ages of 2-8 years old.

General Preschool Programs

The Bourbonnais Township Park District Preschool program's goal is to incorporate the Seven Domains of Learning within the curriculum and focus on the development of the whole child. Before, After & in Between Preschool options are available. Children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1, and toilet independent, no exceptions. *License-Exempt Preschool* For more information, visit: https://www.btpd.org/programs-main/early-childhood/

Perry Farm Park

Perry Farm Park is a dynamic 170-acre recreation area carved into one of the most beautiful natural settings in the state. This Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities for all ages including paved trails, open recreational fields, playground equipment, shelters, picnic areas, farm animals, Indian caves, fruit tree orchards, and memorial rose and flower gardens. Open Dawn to Dusk. Perry Farm Park is a Smoke Free Park.

Recreational Activities

Perry Farm offers many activities for all ages including: a 170+ acres of Prairie, Woods and Canyons, 4-miles of scenic walking trails, Perry Farm House, Summertime Animal Visitors, 250+ Recreations Programs, Oak Meadows, Indian Caves, Fruit Tree Orchards, Pond, Picnic Areas & Gazebos, Special Events and Concerts, Handicap Accessible.

Willowhaven Park & Nature Center

Location: 1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee IL 60901. Willowhaven Nature Center is a wonderful rental facility for your wedding, anniversary party, graduation party, etc. It has seating for up to 95 people. Outside find hiking trails, a playground, 9-hole disc golf course, wildflower gardens, nature-based playground, pavilion, fitness station and Dog Park. Ponds at the park also have bass, bluegill and crappie which is open for fishing year-round, catch and release only.

Willowhaven Park & Nature Center - Dog Park

Located at: 1451 N 4000 E Rd, Kankakee IL 60901The Dog Park at Willowhaven is a membership based, gated facility that offers separate off-leash yards for large and small breeds, is accessible from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, year-round! The Willowhaven Dog Park is the perfect spot for dogs and their human companions to hang out, socialize with other dogs and allow a large area to run and frolic.
Last Updated: 04/03/2025 at 11:58 AM