Recreation - Harvard Illinois

Recreation - Harvard IL Harvard and McHenry County offer a myriad of recreational activities in this beautiful area on the Wisconsin-Illinois border. Harvard’s parks contain sports fields and courts, playgrounds, sledding hills, ice rink, walking trails and fishing and picnic areas while providing plenty of green space to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. The parks also host a variety of sports leagues including soccer, softball and baseball. The City’s Aquatic Center offers a zero depth pool, slides, sand play area and basketball hoops. Harvard is part of the Lake Geneva recreation area putting beaches, swimming, boating and fishing at the City’s doorstep. Nearby conservation areas, ski hills, state parks and golf courses present even more recreation options. The City and community organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce and Harvard Main Street, sponsor fairs, festivals and special events that bring thousands of visitor to Harvard to celebrate with the residents. The most popular event, and longest continuous running festival in the state, is the Harvard Milk Days. This grand celebration honors the important contributions of the agricultural community. And while in Harvard, don’t forget to stop by and say “hi” to Harmilda!

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