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Ballou ParkDixon Park District neighborhood park with lighted ball diamonds, a basketball court, a playground, and the Kiwanis picnic shelter with tables, a grill, and electricity. The shelter and ball fields are available for reservations.
Dixon Park DistrictDixon Park District manages parks, trails, recreation programs and facilities throughout the community, including historic Lowell Park, Park 4 Paws, a nature center, sports facilities and reservable shelters and event spaces. The district offers program registration, rentals, seasonal activities and community events; use the official website for current schedules and reservations.
E.C. Smith ParkDixon neighborhood park at 455 West 7th Street with the Kiddie Koral playground, a sledding hill, three tennis courts and space for picnics and outdoor play. The park was donated to the Dixon Park District by Dixon Public Schools and remains a family recreation site.
Grace Johnston ParkGrace Johnston Park is a year-round Dixon neighborhood park with a playground, basketball hoop, and ball field. The Dixon Park District lists the park at 1110 Highland Avenue and keeps it open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
John Dixon ParkJohn Dixon Park is Dixon's oldest neighborhood park and a community gathering place on North Galena Avenue. Children can explore multiple play areas, including Dixon's first inclusive playground with accessible ramps, a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round, slides, and rubber surfacing. The reservable Lions Shelter has picnic tables, a grill, water fountain, and electricity; the park also hosts seasonal events such as Music at the Square and farmers markets.
Meadows ParkMeadows Park is a 567-acre Dixon Park District recreation area stretching from Washington Avenue toward the Rock River. Its trails support hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and seasonal nature exploration, while the park also serves local soccer programs. Families can visit Wooden Wonderland playground and the adjacent accessible Water Wonderland splash pad with 23 water features, picnic space, pavilion, restrooms, and paved parking.
Old Settlers Cabin, Lincoln Statue and Fort Dixon SitePresident’s Park brings together Dixon’s Old Settlers Cabin, Abraham Lincoln Statue, and former Fort Dixon site along the Rock River. Leonard Crunelle’s 1930 bronze depicts the 23-year-old Lincoln as a Black Hawk War militia captain, the only known statue showing him in military uniform. The 1894 cabin preserves local pioneer history and opens for special tours and events. The grounds and riverwalk are open for self-guided visits.
Page ParkADA boat ramp, hiking, picnic shelters, Rock River fishing, ball diamonds, tennis courts, ice rink, disc golf (9 holes), Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, Lions shelter, bandshell, memorial benches, and more.
Page Park Boat RampFeatures parking lot, boat launches, canoe access, fishing, Emma Hubbs Tennis Courts, picnic shelter, youth baseball diamonds, scenic drive, ADA boat access, memorial benches, Lions shelter with picnic tables, grill, electricity, and bandshell.
Reagan Peace ParkPark featuring a 20-foot Wings of Peace and Freedom sculpture by Nick Tanev, murals, and a replica of the Berlin Wall, recognizing President Reagan’s impact on world peace.
Vaile Park & Splash PadDixon neighborhood park with a seasonal children's splash pad, basketball court, playground, picnic pavilion with tables and electricity, and open space for family recreation.
Veterans Memorial ParkDixon memorial park honoring veterans of all branches and conflicts, with flags, a fountain and arbor, engraved memorials, and military artifacts including a 155 mm howitzer, Cobra helicopter, M60 tank, and ship's anchor.
