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Walton Island Park in Elgin, Illinois.
Walton Island, located just south of the Elgin Dam on the Fox River in downtown Elgin.
It’s across the street from the library, right next to the Hemmens and off the Fox River Trail .
It was created in the WPA program of the 1930’s. It was dedicated to the City by the Izaak Walton League.
It covers 4.5-acre area, and is split into two small Islands.
There are two wide bridges to access the park, and one bridge between the two small islands..
One of the islands has the American flag and an excellent gazebo, a popular spot to hold a wedding ceremony.
The other island has a beautiful pond, arbor, trellis walkway, and landscaped steps.
There are nice paved walking paths and well-maintained landscaping. There are plenty of benches & seating options,
fishing opportunities and a pavilion shelter for special events.
Nearby are the Veterans Memorial Park, Gail Borden Public Library, The Center of Elgin,
Pioneer Memorial sculpture by Trygve A. Rovelstad, Hemmens Cultural Center, Foundry Park and Fountain.
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View of Walton Island Park, from the Kimball Street bridge, Elgin, IL.
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The two bridges that connect the island to the mainland / View from from the Kimball Street bridge of the Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Pioneer Memorial sculpture – by Trygve A. Rovelstad
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Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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American Flag – by Dave Powers / Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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American Flag – by Dave Powers
The flag is 10-by-18-foot flag. It is made of four detachable aluminum panels mounted onto a steel frame and pole. The entire sculpture weighs 7,000 pounds. The flag, which cost about $120,000, will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony, Flag Day, at the north end of Walton Island.
Before this metal flag, there was a concrete sculpture of American Flag designed by Trygve Rovelstad. It was on the Walton Island from the 1930s to 1960s. Through time, this sculpture deteriorated and was removed. However, it served as the inspiration for the current monumental steel sculpture of the American flag by David Powers.
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American Flag – by Dave Powers / Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Gazebo at Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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The gazebo at Walton Island Park is a popular destination for wedding ceremony.
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Bridge connecting two small islands of the Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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The Walton Island Park is actually two small islands connected by this bridge.
On one island the main attractions are the American Flg by Dave Powers, and the gazebo, a gorgeous location for wedding ceremonies.
On the other island, the main highlight is the pond, arbor and trelliis walkway.
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Pond on the Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Trellis Walkway at Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Bridge connecting to the Hemmens Cultural Center. / Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Highland Avenue bridge / Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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Walton Island Park, Elgin, IL.
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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
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Gail Border Public Library, Elgin
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Veterans Memorial Park, Elgin.
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Foundry Park Fountain, Elgin
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