The City of Lockport, Illinois has a park district titled the Lockport Township Park District that was created in 1945. It manages and maintains 38 parks and several recreational programs with the goal to "enrich the quality of life of the community." According to the city's website, each park provides at least one of the following recreational activities: A place to engage in sports; open spaces in which children may play in; pavilions for picnics or gatherings; playgrounds; and other facilities. Downtown Lockport contains four museums, all within walking distance of one another, as well as other historic places.