Deer Grove Park is one of the newest parks in Port Barrington. The land was donated by the developers of the Deer Grove and Deer Grove North subdivisions. The Homeowners Association for these subdivisions named the park. Tucked into the furthest northeast corner of the village, the park features playground equipment and a retention pond, known for its largemouth bass. Bordered on the north and south by natural areas, the park is frequented by deer and other wildlife. When scoping and placing this cache, I encountered deer on each visit. Don't be surprised if you find one or more while searching this cache.
Trails are a large part of the community here, with footpath connections between each of the neighborhoods, winding through greenspaces, and connecting to the Fox River Preserve and Marina just to the south on Roberts Road. While not allowed on this trail, in the winter months, snowmobiles follow designated trails down Darrell and Rawson Bridge roads, which connects to this trail at its south trailhead, leading to the Fox River. It is common to see Radar Runs at nearby Broken Oar, with hundreds of sleds participating. Local restaurants will commonly provide designated snowmobile parking areas, helmet and gear storage, and events in support of winter adventurers.
The village of Port Barrington was established in 1927 as Fox River Valley Gardens, and was incorporated in 1969. It adopted the name Port Barrington in 2003. This series honors the 50th anniversay of Port Barrington, celebrating its motto of Friendly by Nature, reflecting its commitment to the environment and small town community.
Please be cautious when parking in the roundabout to park outside the fire hydrant zone. Please follow the trail, which enables handicap accessibility to this cache. Access is also available via the trail to the south, if you would like to extend your hike and follow Noble Drive back north to your parking location.
Permission for placement on village property gained in May 2018 board meeting. https://www.portbarrington.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-May-Committee-Minutes.pdf
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Also.... track the journey of our Travel Bug: Port Barrington 50th Anniversary Travel Bug