South Elgin IL Information - Elgin Deck Builders

Elgin Deck Builders serves South Elgin, IL as well as Elgin, in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland in the Midwest of the USA. You will, no doubt, find the best deck contractors in the Elgin Deck Builders team. These contracting specialists provide professional design, installation, repair and maintenance of Residential and Commercial Decks, Swimming Pool Decks, Pergola, Arbors, Gazebos and Patio Covers in South Elgin and the surrounding areas. We serve Kane County, McHenry County, Elgin, South Elgin, St Charles, Geneva, Carpentersville, Huntley, Gilberts, Crystal Lake, Dundee, Bartlett, Schaumburg, Roselle, West Chicago, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Hampshire, Pingree Grove, Campton Hills, Streamwood, Wayne, and throughout the Fox River Valley.

Fox Valley Trolley Museum

The Fox River Trolley Museum is a railroad museum in South Elgin, Illinois. Incorporated in 1961 as R.E.L.I.C., it opened in 1966 and became the Fox River Trolley Museum in 1984. The museum maintains a collection of 30 antique electric trolleys, railroad cars, and locomotives which range in construction dates from 1887 to 1959. The majority of the museum collection is focused on railways and electric transit lines of the Chicago area. The museum operates its trolley excursions from Mother’s Day to the first Sunday in November every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During July and August, the museum excursions operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Address: 365 S La Fox St, South Elgin, IL 60177

SEBA Park

South Elgin’s SEBA Park and Panton Mill Splash Pad is the South Elgin Business Association Park. It is an inclusive playground in South Elgin. you can see locals fishing, plenty of wildlife and a nice long trail along the Fox River. The splash pad at Panton Mill Park makes it a fun outing for the family on hot summer days.

Address: 151 S Water St, South Elgin, IL 60177

Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve

The Jon J Duerr Forest Preserve is a forest preserve complex along the Fox River in the heart of South Elgin, IL. There is space for hiking and bird watching, areas for picnicking, and the Fox River itself for boating and fishing. There is a large wood carved statue of Black Hawk, a Sauk leader and namesake for the Black Hawk War of 1832, which is situated at the preserve’s entrance. South on the Riverbend Bike Trail leads to an 8 foot high natural waterfall. There is also a boat launch.

Address: 35W003 State Rte 31, South Elgin, IL 60177