Knolls Park — Attraction in Illinois

This place is wonderful for novice fishermen as it's small enough area & pond to not get overwhelmed. The fish bite pretty quickly. The gazebo is so relaxing to hang out in and offers protection from the rain or burning sun. There's a small park for younger children close by.

My main dislike is the way visitors dispose of their fishing line & hooks. If you have pets, don't bring them at all. One of my shih tzus got tangled in fishing line & hooked by a 3 prong hook in her lip! Trying to get it off, I ended up hooking my finger so we were both hooked and whomever moved first would end up pulling the other along. It was a nightmare situation. I ended up biting my teeth and just ripping the hook from my finger so that it came off & save my poor dog the pain of being accidentally tugged. Rushed her to vet to get the hook out of her mouth. It was a horrifying experience. Keep pets away from here 100% & you should be able to enjoy it. If you see any fishing line, please dispose regardless if it isn't yours, it will save another...

This is a great fishing pond!! Note that you need a special York Center fishing license in addition to an Illinois state license WITH the inland trout stamp. We didnt see any trout, but there are MANY small bluegills, large mouth bass, and catfish. The lake has a 1/3 mile trail around it, a large pavilion, a large park, and lots of wide open land, perfect for running around,...

I used to come here with my parents as a kid and I was pleasantly surprised at the changes that have been made since the 90s. I love the addition of the workout equipment and new path next to the hill. This is a great place to bring children. The playground is great, and the paved path around the pond is great for burning some energy before...