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 & Drink
Grumpy Goat Tavern
Comfy haunt at the Highlands Golf Course with Cajun & Creole-inspired dishes & an ample whisky list.
Sports & Recreation
The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
Golf club featuring an 18-hole course & a practice facility, plus simulators & a tavern.
Nightlife
Olde Towne Inn
Food & Drink
Ray's Diner
Long-running diner with a throwback 1970s vibe serving classic American comfort food.

Scout verified August 2026