Bowen Park

Welcome to one of the larger parks managed by the City of Waukegan, Illinois, the beautiful Bowen Park. This park has a nationally registered historic site known as the Haines farmhouse, a skate park, hiking trails, a community garden and greenhouse, and much more. Some of the wild animals that live in this park include box turtles, chipmunks, raccoons, gray squirrels, hawks, owls, and others.

When visiting any Park in Waukegan, Illinois please respect the rules.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all State of Illinois traffic laws.

*Please help keep the parks clean by disposing of trash in the proper containers. NO LITTERING!

*The following activities are prohibited; dangerous and/or boisterous behavior, playing of loud music, consumption of alcoholic beverages.

*Unless otherwise posted all parks close at sunset.

*All animals must be leashed and waste removed.

*To contact the district office please call 847-360-4700.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Illinois, and United States statutes. Be safe and have fun.