Bowen Park

Bowen Park is an urban park in Waukegan built on the grounds of a former country club with walking paths, recreational spaces, and natural landscapes. The property features multiple areas to explore, including wooded trails and open grass fields.

The land was originally a private golf club called Bowen Country Club before being converted into a public park in the early 1900s. This transformation marked a turning point in how the community could access green spaces.

The Haines House functions as a museum and learning space where visitors encounter exhibits about the region's past through various programs and displays. The building and its surroundings tell the story of how this place mattered to the local community.

The park has multiple entrances and parking areas, along with picnic spots, playgrounds, and trails open to the public throughout the year. Visitors should know the grounds remain accessible in all seasons and offer different activities depending on the time of year.

While it is now a modern park, visitors can still spot traces of the original club architecture and golf course layout embedded in the landscape design. These subtle hints of the site's private past often surprise people exploring the grounds.

Location: Waukegan

Website: https://waukeganparks.org/location/bowen-park

GPS coordinates: 42.38621,-87.82986

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06