Siloam Springs State Park

938 E 3003rd Ln, Clayton, IL

Nature's bounty has conspired to produce a natural beauty and source of recreation greatly prized by generations of Midwesterners at Siloam Springs... Read More

Argyle Lake State Park

640 Argyle Park Road, Colchester, IL

Known as a fisherman's delight, Argyle Lake State Park has a full complement of recreational opportunities. Just 7 miles from Macomb, Argyle Lake a... 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 m... 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 ... 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 s... Read More

Pere Marquette State Park

13112 Visitor Center Lane, Grafton, IL

Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover's paradise. In addition to enjoying the spectacular views of the Illinois River and its backwaters from... Read More

Big River State Forest

RR 1, Keithsburg, IL

Big River State Forest in western Illinois’ Henderson County is 8 miles north of Oquawka on the Oquawka-Keithsburg blacktop. The forest is ma... Read More

Margery Adams Wildlife Sanctuary

2315 Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield, IL

In 1869, Justice of the Peace, L. B. Adams purchased a home and surrounding acreage in Springfield, Illinois, from Rev. Simeon W. Harkey, President... Read More

Farmdale Recreation Area

N Christ Church Rd, Peoria, IL

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 Dist... Read More

Watershed Nature Center

1591 Tower Avenue, Edwardsville, IL

The Watershed Nature Center is home to over 40 acres of prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. The center features paved walking trails, a raised m... Read More

Rock Island State Trail

311 E. Williams, Wyoming, IL

Beauty and solitude, away from the hustle and bustle of city traffic, await visitors at Rock Island Trail State Park. Stretching for 26 miles from ... Read More

Detweiller Park

8327 North Galena Road, Peoria, IL

This massive park is a popular multi-use destination for Peoria area residents who enjoy golfing, soccer, volleyball, hiking, birding, and many oth... Read More

Chouteau Island Nature Trail

, Madison, IL

These unique nature hiking trails haverecently been sculpted into the Chouteau Island wildernessjust below the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge.The Choute... Read More

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