
Park · Elgin
Festival Park
Why Scout picked it
Festival Park is a free riverfront park good for a 1-2 hour family outing, especially with young children for the playgrounds and spray fountain. It can be paired with a picnic or a stroll along the river.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkGrumpy Goat Tavern
Comfy haunt at the Highlands Golf Course with Cajun & Creole-inspired dishes & an ample whisky list.
- Sports & RecreationThe Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
Golf club featuring an 18-hole course & a practice facility, plus simulators & a tavern.
- NightlifeOlde Towne Inn
- Food & DrinkRay's Diner
Long-running diner with a throwback 1970s vibe serving classic American comfort food.
Scout verified August 2026
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