Ronan (George) Park — Attraction in Jefferson Township

A must see small park with a lot to see with a playground, tree covered picnic spots with tables and benches, with a locally popular natural area along the North Branch of the Chicago River. Check out the park sculpture installations by local artists throughout the park. It’s also a well known bird sanctuary amongst birders because of its mature canopy. Bring binoculars and a bird sound ID app because it’s hard to see through the thick canopy. A local beaver also dwells around here and you can see some of their handiwork on some of the cottonwood trees. Bike or walk on the paved path on either side of the river just outside the natural area, or hike through the natural path on the west side of the river to get a close up view of nature in action. Especially popular around spring and fall migration. The natural area is not for dog walking, biking or jogging (park natural area rules) just nature watching as those activities scare the wildlife. Take a break...

Ronan Park playground is in the middle of a big green space by the North Branch Trail. There are two separate play areas with similar equipment for bigger kids and little kids. Everything is in good repair and appears safe. The busier times are usually in the late afternoons after work hours, but there are always people coming and going. There are slides, swings, and a teeter totter. Not the fanciest park, but it’s fun for...

This park was fuxed up by river edges very beautiful right side of river facing east you can go near river pleasebe careful with kids this is a hazardous area and they can fall near river if left unsupervised .beaitiful cement bike track also a running track too and the grass is in great condition too .highly recommend for family or outdoor biking, activities, and many playgrounds across the...