PARKS
State Parks
KICKAPOO STATE PARK
10906 Kickapoo Park Road • Oakwood 217-442-4915 www . dnr . state . il . us
• 2,850 acre park built on former strip-mined land
• Over 16 miles of hiking trails
• 25 miles of biking trails
• 22 deep-water ponds for fishing and boating
• National Scenic River
• Campground and shelter rentals available
• Hunting , mountain biking , scuba diving , and ice skating permitted
• Canoe , kayak , tube , bike and paddleboat rentals available
Located within Kickapoo State Park
Kickapoo Adventures ( listing , Page 19 ) Canoe , kayak , paddle board , tube & bike rentals
Park Bistro at Kickapoo State Park ( listing , Page 31 ) Seasonal Hours – Live Music ( Wed & Sat ) May - Sept
MIDDLE FORK STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA
10906 Kickapoo Park Road • Oakwood 217-442-4915 www . dnr . state . il . us
• 2,700 acre area
• 35 miles of marked scenic equestrian , cross country skiing , and snowmobiling trails
• Access to the Middle Fork National Scenic River
• Nature Preserve
• Hunting , canoeing , and picnicking permitted
• Campground and equestrian campground rentals available
HARRY BABE WOODYARD STATE NATURAL AREA
19284 E . 670 North Road • Georgetown 217-442-4915 www . dnr . state . il . us
• 1,250 acre area
• Supports 12 state endangered or threatened species
• Hiking , fishing , and hunting permitted
• Bird Watching
County Parks
FOREST GLEN COUNTY PRESERVE
20301 East 900 North Road • Westville 217-662-2142 www . vccd . org
• 1,900 acre park featuring restored tall-grass prairie
• 25 miles of walking trails
• 72 foot observation tower
• Campground and shelter rentals available
• Features the 40 acre Michael G . Reddy Arboretum
HERON COUNTY PARK WETLANDS BOARDWALK
W . Newell Road • Danville 217-442-1691 www . vccd . org
• 53 acres of natural wetlands
• 950 foot floating boardwalk
• 30-foot Eagle View Observation tower
• Excellent wildlife viewing and fishing
• Picnic Areas
• Restrooms
• Shelter
Photo - Tom Marriage
KENNEKUK COUNTY PARK
22296-A N . Henning Road • Danville 217-442-1691 www . vccd . org
• 3,000 acre park featuring forested and prairie habitat
• 15 miles of walking and biking trails
• 170 acre lake ( 9.5 HP limit )
• Access to the Middle Fork National Scenic River
• Bunker Historic Hill Area including buildings from the 1800 ’ s
• The Vermilion Chapel
• The Gazebo
• Red Oak School
• Neff Grocery
• Oakwood Barber
• Atwood Home
• Laury Barn
• Leisch Windmill
• Bismarck Train Depot
• Shelter rentals available
• Deer , turkey , waterfowl and upland game hunting permitted
• Visitors center features a natural history museum and 1,000 gallon aquarium
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