Boone County Local Organizations and Web Site Links

Belvidere Park District

1006 West Lincoln Ave, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-547-5711
Pool Phone: 815-547-4500
For more information, visit their web site at www.belviderepark.org
or E-mail comments@belviderepark.org
Offers fishing in the Kishwaukee River, picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts, volley ball courts and playground equipment. Belvidere Park includes 1.5 miles of the Kishwaukee Riverfront Recreation Path. William Grady outdoor pool opens Memorial Day. Programs and activities for all ages throughout the year. The Chamber serves visitors as a community information center offering maps, brochures, up to date calendar of events, and a wide variety of information about Belvidere and Boone County.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Boone County Conservation District

603 N. Appleton Rd., Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-547-7935
Visit their web site at:www.boonecountyconservationdistrict.org/
Operates with a mission of preserving natural areas, promoting environmental education and facilitating recreation. Since its creation in 1964, the district has preserved more than 1,700 acres of parks, trails, and preserves. Features include 900 acres in the Kishwaukee River Valley, 800 acres in picnic areas and parks, over 30 miles of hiking, biking trails, including 15 miles of the Long Prairie Trail which stretches across northern Boone County. The Nature Center/Visitor's Center, open year round, is utilized by schools and the public, and includes a summer day camp, public programs, and distribution of a newsletter. Autumn Pioneer Festival held the 4th weekend of September each year.
 Nature Center hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm weekdays.

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Boone County Council on Aging

2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-9893 (Voice & TDD)

For more information, visit their web site at www.keenage.org
or E-mail jslattengren@keenage.org
Multipurpose agency offering supportive services to older adults. Services include public transportation service, medical car escort, information and assistance, outreach, Community Care Program In Home Care, senior center, health screenings, education, recreation, volunteer opportunities, computer lab, SHIP insurance assistance, Alzheimer's support group, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group, low vision support group and care givers support group. Services target older adults, their families and care givers.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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Boone County Historical Society Museum

311 Whitney Boulevard, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-8391
 Visit their site at: www.boonecountyhistoricalmuseum.org.
The history of Boone County is illustrated with displays ranging from a 2 story log house to the first Plymouth manufactured here and the famous Eldridge Runabout. Visit the agricultural section, the old time stores, the wedding chapel and the extensive Civil War collection. Information on special exhibits, research facilities and tours available.
Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 - 4:00 pm.

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Boone County Visitor Center - No. IL Tourism Development Center

200 S. State Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-547-3740
Pool Phone: 815-547-4500
E-mail nitdo@visitnorthernillinois.com
Offers over 500 brochures offering information on local, regional and statewide attractions and events, as well as trained and knowledgeable travel professionals to make suggestions for your weekend getaways. Also offering Boone County Tourism Statistics;, Visitor Guides, Illinois State Road Maps, Lodging information, State Park information and much more.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

City of Belvidere

119 S. State Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-2612

For more information, visit their web site at ci.belvidere.il.us
Municipal government for the City of Belvidere, which is the Boone County seat, and largest population center in Boone County.

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Community Building Complex of Boone County

111 W. First Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-547-3928

The Community Building is the site of many community activities including Boys Basketball Leagues, the National Amateur Ballroom Dance Association dances, the Belvidere Hoops Club, and a large variety of special breakfasts, lunches, ceremonies, wedding receptions and on, and on! It is Available for Rent, and provides special discounted rates for Not for Profit organizations, and groups who provide a service to the community.

Community Unit School District 100

1201 Fifth Avenue, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-0301

For more information, visit their web site at www.district100.net
Belvidere Community School District focuses on "Children First" by encouraging teachers, students, parents, and community members to work together to achieve an atmosphere of excellence which develops healthy, responsible, lifelong learners and problems solvers.

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Growth Dimensions

200 S. State Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-547-4252

For more information, visit their web site at www.growthdimensions.org
A not-for-profit public-private partnership formed to promote economic development in Boone County and the communities of Belvidere, Capron, and Poplar Grove.


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Ida Public Library

320 N. State Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-3838
For more information, visit their web site at www.www.idapubliclibrary.org
or E-mail charrison@idapubliclibrary.org
A member of the Northern Illinois LIbrary System and belongs to 10 member library consortium that shares a catalog and circulation system. This provides access at each local library to the holdings of all consortia member libraries.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 9:00 pm weekdays
9:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday

North Boone Community Unit School District 200

100 Ray Street, Poplar Grove, IL 61065
Phone: 815-765-3322
For more information, visit their web site at www.nbcusd.org
or E-Mail todistoffice@nbcusd.org "The North Boone Community Unit School District 200 will endeavor to provide, with the cooperation of our community and staff, personal education for our students which is relevant to today’s society and tomorrow’s world."

Northern Illinois Commuter Transportation Initiative

Belvidere and Boone County are working together with the City of Rockford, Winnebago County and many others to explore alternative transportation options such as commuter rail service for the Northern Illinois region.

For more information, visit their web site at www.nicti.net

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University of Illinois Extension

930 W. Locust Street, Belvidere, IL
Phone: 815-544-3710
 Offers a wide variety of educational and informational programs for adults and youth.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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Village of Capron, Illinois

118 4th Street, Capron, IL 61012
Phone: 815-569-2351
John Ustich, Village President

Village of Timberlane, Illinois

815) 547-4275 2009
(815) 985-4514 (cell)
815) 547-4275 2009
(815) 985-4514 (cell)
Village President Stephen M. Rapp
Srapp85181@aol.com
Official Web site for the Village of Timberlane, IL.

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