Category Parks

Sterling Riverfront Reimagined – Spring Update

The Sterling Riverfront Commission was created by the Sterling City Council in 2022 as a recommendation of the City’s 2021 Comprehensive Plan. It provides recommendations on access and multiple-use development features with a goal of rehabilitating Sterling’s riverfront along the…

Sterling Riverfront

In August of 2022, the City of Sterling and Gorman & Company entered into a Master Development Agreement to redevelop the Lawrence Brothers and Stanley-National properties. This is an all-inclusive redevelopment plan that will integrate with the city’s ongoing riverfront…

The Parks

Sterling, Illinois is home to 20 unique parks. Parks in Sterling offer activities and amenities for residents of all ages. The City of Sterling and the Sterling Park District maintain more than 100 acres of land throughout the Sterling area where residents can walk, bike, play…