Parks Near Me in Athens, il
Lincoln Park
1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL
As a part of AARP's 60th Anniversary, AARP launched an ambitious effort in 2019 to create 53 fitness parks – one each in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin... Read More
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area
1366 1010th Avenue, Lincoln, IL
Edward R. Madigan State Fish and Wildlife Area, a 974-acre site along Salt Creek just south of Lincoln in Logan Co., is an ideal destination for those looking for a quiet and peaceful outdoors... Read More
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
10149 County Hwy. 11, Chandlerville, IL
One of Illinois' largest public access areas, Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (JEPC) in central Illinois is a mosaic of mature forest land, agricultural land, grassland and... Read More
Sand Ridge State Forest
25779 E Co Rd 2300 N, Forest City, IL
For those who think central Illinois is one big corn field, Sand Ridge State Forest will come as a pleasant surprise. The forest is an island in a sea of... Read More
Spring Lake Fish & Wildlife Area
7982 South Park Rd, Manito, IL
Spring Lake Fish and Wildlife Area is located in Tazewell County, 25 miles southwest of Peoria on the east side of the Illinois River.
In 1950 the state made the initial land... Read More
Anderson Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
647 N State HWY 100, Astoria, IL
History
In the early 1900s, Anderson Lake was a private... Read More
Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
19721 U.S. 24, Canton, IL
Providing a stop-over area for migrating waterfowl, Rice Lake and the surrounding areas provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation. Because of an extensive habitat management... Read More
Banner Marsh State Fish & Wildlife Area
19721 N. US 24, Canton, IL
Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Peoria on U.S. Route 24 and is protected from the Illinois River by a major levee. Teeming with fish and... Read More
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial
705 Spitler Park Drive, Mt Zion, IL
The Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial is a 162 acre (0.65 km²) state park located on the Sangamon River in Macon County near Harristown, Illinois. This important historic site,... Read More
Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area
15470 Nelson Road, Mackinaw, IL
Area
Bisected by the picturesque river whose name it bears, Mackinaw River State Fish & Wildlife Area provides hunting, fishing, canoeing and an opportunity to interact... Read More
Glen Oak Park
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL
Glen Oak Park was designed by the legendary Landscape Architect Oscar F. DuBuis and dedicated in 1896. Glen Oak Park is the former home of the District's Administrative and Recreation Offices.... Read More
Wildlife Prairie Park
3826 N Taylor Road, Hanna City, IL
Discover the animals that called Illinois home during the pioneer days. This unique 2000 acre zoological park is home to wolves, bison, black bear, elk, cougar, otter and so much more. You will... Read More
Weldon Springs State Park
4734 Weldon Springs Rd, Clinton, IL
Located just southeast of Clinton in DeWitt County, Weldon Springs State Park is a 550-acre park for all seasons. Weldon Springs' recreational agenda is among the most comprehensive in the... Read More
Jubilee College State Park
13921 U.S. 150150, Brimfield, IL
Jubilee College State Park is a 3,200-acre facility, located in Peoria County between the towns of Kickapoo and Brimfield, just off U.S. Route 150. This scenic area, with its rolling topography... Read More
Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area
R.R. 1, Low Point, IL
The Area
Woodford State Fish and Wildlife Area is a picturesque area along the east side of the Illinois River. Among its features are many artesian wells, which make the... Read More
Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area
Ramsey Lake Rd, Ramsey, IL
Rolling hills, timbered shoreline, and beautiful Ramsey Lake make the Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area a unique and popular recreation spot. Visitors will enjoy the picturesque woods, secluded... Read More
Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
7251 Ranger Road, DeWitt, IL
If you're looking for the ideal place to drop your line, enjoy a day on the boat, or a weekend camping, visit Clinton Lake State Recreation Area in east central Illinois. Recreational... Read More
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area
46816 290th Ave, Griggsville, IL
Ray Norbut State Fish and Wildlife Area is a 1,140-acre mosaic of bottomlands, woodlands, wetlands, open fields, steep hills, rocky ravines, hollows, brushy draws and bluffs. Located along the... Read More
Eagle Creek State Recreation Area
2341 Eagle Creek Rd, Findlay, IL
In east central Illinois--just minutes from Springfield, Decatur, Champaign, Effingham and surrounding communities--the Eagle Creek/Wolf Creek sites, facing each other... Read More
