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Upgrades Coming to the Batavia Riverwalk Playground and Engstrom Family Park
BATAVIA, IL – Two Batavia Park District sites are set for upgrades thanks to capital allocations from the State of Illinois. The Batavia Riverwalk playground will receive playground grass surfacing, and Engstrom Family Park will be upgraded with restrooms featuring flushable toilets.Illinois Senator Linda Holmes and State Representative Matt Hanson announced at the June Batavia Park Board meeting. Together, they secured $250,000 for these improvements at the Riverwalk and Engstrom Family Park as part of the
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New Plaques Added to Discover Historic Batavia Walk
BATAVIA, IL, June 3,2026) – If you've noticed new Discover Historic Batavia signs appearing throughout the community, there is now even more local history to explore.The Batavia Historical Society has expanded its Discover Historic Batavia program with the addition of 10 new historic plaques, bringing the total number of markers throughout the city to 20. The program highlights significant people, places, businesses, and events that have helped shape Batavia's history and identity.The original 10 plaques
