Homer Township Open Space Properties

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This parcel of land is located on the North side of 151st Street between Cedar Road & Gougar Road.  15744 W. 151st Street, Lockport  (For navigational purposes only. No mail service available)

Welter Farm was on Bell Road just south of 143rd Street. The front part of the farm was purchased by the Township for the Senior Housing project. The deconstruction of the (Austin) Welter Barn was performed by Preservation Trades, Inc. in October, 2002, as requested by Homer Township. The original three-bay, hand-hewn oak, c 1850 English style barn was considered an historic building worthy of preservation (see top photo). The Welter Barn is a beautiful example of the craftsmanship and pride of the community’s forbearers and is the well-received centerpiece of the Trantina Farm complex where community events and future generations can enjoy the history and function.  Infrastructure improvements include a covered pavilion, a screen house, parking lots, latrine, picnic areas, playground, walking & equestrian trails, a dog park, wetland & prairie restoration.

Trantina Dog Park 15717 W. 151st. Street, Lockport  (South side of 151st Street) (For navigational purposes only, no mail service available)  Dog parks can facilitate socialization with a variety of breeds and breed types. They can be a wonderful resource for adolescent dogs that have too much energy and no place to put it. Many also function as a social center. Homer Township is pleased to offer its public the Trantina Dog Park. At present time there are no fees to use this public Dog Park and all are welcome. Please pick up after your pet. The Park is open from dust to dawn.  -Use at your own risk- -Please clean up after your pet.

An 86 acre open space site located on the southwest side of the Township at the corner of Gougar Road & 175th Street (Bruce Road). This was the first piece of property the Township purchased for Open Space through its Open Space Program. Although currently farmed, there are a few areas identified as being within the FEMA flood plain that most likely will be restored back to their original wetlands as future development plans unfold.

Erin Hills Marsh  (In the Erin Hills Subdivision)   A 10 acre parcel donated by the Water Company in 2004. Long Run Creek runs through the naturalized area.