Parks
 | Glen Carbon Heritage Bike TrailRonald J. Foster Sr. Heritage TrailThe Glen Carbon Heritage Trail was dedicated to Ronald J. Foster Sr. in 1991 in recognition of his meritorious service to the Village of Glen Carbon as Trustee from 1965 to 1981 and Mayor 1981 to 2001. His dedication and outstanding contributions to municipal government covered a span of three decades and will be forever remembered. |
This beautiful, scenic trail is 11 miles in length with mile/kilometer markers, hot mix asphalt surface, parking areas, trail maps, historical markers, restored prairie areas, and water facilities.
Activities: Walking, Jogging, Biking, Cross Country Skiing, Wheelchair Accessible, Dogs permitted on leash -- (Please curb your pets.)
Hours: Dawn to dusk all year round.
For more information about our bike trails, please visit Madison County Transit Trails. MCT has converted over 100 miles of rail corridors into user-friendly bikeways and walking trails, which also links with its transit system. It is the only bike system in the country to create such an integrated transportation system. MCT has equipped all of its buses with bike racks to provide accessible connections between the MCT bikeway and bus systems.
Glen Carbon ParksResidents of Glen Carbon have a variety of options when finding places to spend time with their family and friends, enjoy group gatherings or watch a sporting event. Three parks in the Village offer relaxing locations to enjoy just about any activity. Groups wanting to hold special functions and reserve areas in any of the parks need to obtain a form from Village Hall or click here for the on-line form, complete it and submit it to Public Works for approval. |  |
Ray M. Schon ParkRay M. Schon Park was opened in 2013. Located on a beautiful rolling tract of greenspace across from Glen Carbon Village Hall on Main Street, the park is a work-in-progress, serving visitors and residents alike. With pavilions, benches, a walking trail and pond within its limits, Ray M. Schon Park is a perfect spot to rest, relax and rejuvenate. Schon Park will also offer residents the Village's first electric car charging station. |
Miner Park
Miner Park is located in Old Town and offers ideal family picnic areas for residents. Spread out over several acres, the park provides visitors with a variety of recreational activities for all ages. Whether it's hosting a picnic with family or a serene walk around the park, Miner Park meets a wide-variety of needs with the following features:
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Village Hall Park
Village Hall Park is a 3 acre facility located directly behind the Village Hall at 151 North Main Street. This park is the primary sporting and recreational complex within Glen Carbon. Among its many attractions, the park boasts a Little Folks Playground because of a "Bright Ideas" grant from Illinois Power. While older children are competing on the field, their younger siblings can play in a safe area during sporting and non-sporting events. Village Park is a primary gathering area for activities within the area. Its amenities include:
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Greenspace East
Who doesn't enjoy nature and clean, fresh air? Glen Carbon’s easterly side offers Greenspace East. In a much-anticipated development, the Village has announced the completion of Phase I of its Green Space East Recreational Trails Project — by far the largest and most significant portion of the development. The project spreads over a rolling, picturesque 80 acres in an area just west of Old Troy Road, east of Route 159 and in relatively close proximity to South Trace Court and the Cottonwood area. The area is designed strictly for walking, jogging or hiking - bicycling is prohibited - and includes various covered picnic table stations and approximately 9,500 feet of quality, asphalt-covered trails.
Main access points include trails at the end of South Trace Road and Paddock Lane, off the Ronald Foster Heritage Bike Trail. Visitors may park on the public roadways to access the trails.