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Hegeler Park
Hegeler Park is La Salle's largest park, encompassing facilities for swimming, playing baseball and softball, picnicking and playing a variety of sports like tennis, basketball and volleyball. The park has been part of the town since the early 1900s when it was donated by the Hegeler Family. Local events are often held in this area.
Address: St. Vincents Ave. La Salle IL USA 61301
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Griffith Park
Ashton's Griffith Park has picnic tables with grills, a playground and sheltered areas for people to use. It is found on N. 4th Street.
Address: N. 4th Street Ashton IL USA 610006
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Pulaksi Park
Visitors to Pulaski Park can enjoy plenty of green space for picnicking or relaxing. It is the town's oldest park and was established in the early 1800s and includes a playground and walking trails.
Address: Fifth Street La Salle IL USA 61301
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Monument Park
Located at the north end of Savanna's Main Street, Monument Park remembers the early days of the town. A monument stands on the site where the first white settlers, the Pierce family, erected a tepee to live in. Interpretive signs can be found, explaining the history of the area.
Address: Main St. Savanna IL USA 61074
 1 815 273-2722
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Visitors to the Weber House and Garden can enjoy the unique decorations inside the house and the winding pathways through the gardens. The house was built in 1937 by Ernest and Zelma Weber. Personal tours of the house can be easily arranged.
Address: 1503 Baker St. Streator IL USA 61364
1 815 672-8327
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396 acres of preserved forest including a nature center, butterfly garden and a picnic shelter house. Enjoy recreational activities such as cross-country skiing and hiking.
Address: 8786 Montague Rd Severson Dells Forest Preserve Rockford IL 61102
1 815 335-2915
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A driving range, the Skare Homestead Museum, numerous trails for hiking or for horseback riding, picnic and barbeque sites and many other facilities can be found at Skare Park. This recreational area is located 4 mi (6.4 km) west of Rochelle on Flagg Road.
Address: Flaff and Brooklyns Rds Rochelle IL USA 61068
1 815 562-7813
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Lions Park
Lions Park is the largest park in Lena. As a popular family destination, this park has numerous picnic areas, gardens, sand areas, basketball courts, baseball diamonds and much more. Ice skating can be found here in the winter and a concession stand during the summer. Next door to Lions Park is the Splashland Family Water Park and a mini-golf course.
Address: 609 N. Schuyler St. Lena IL USA 61048
1 815 369-5351
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Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area acts as a refuge for many endangered birds, grasses and flowers. The area consists of marshy land because the early settlers drained the lake that once covered the land to clear more space for crops. Activities at Goose Lake Prairie include hiking on the numerous trails, picnicking or learning at the visitor center.
Address: 5010 N. Jugtown Rd. Morris IL USA 60450
 Send an Email 1 815 942-2899
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Kierman Park
Kierman Park is one of Genoa's newest parks. Included in its 43-acre (17 ha) space are eight soccer fields, several picnic shelters, a playground and a trail leading through the woods.
Address: 500 N. Locust St. Genoa IL USA 60135
Send an Email 1 815 784-5612
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Timer Ridge Gardens
Timber Ridge Gardens is a nursery open to the public. It has 15 acres (6 ha) of land to display its flowers, shrubs and trees. People can visit the gardens seven days a week from 10am to 5pm, from April to October.
Address: 201 S. Elizabeth-Scales Mound Rd. Elizabeth IL USA 61028
1 815 858-3740
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Temperance Hill Cemetery and Prairie Preserve
The Temperance Hill Cemetery and Prairie Preserve is found north of Amboy on Route 52. Local plants unique to the prairie area grow, including Indian grass and big bluestem. There is also a cemetery on the preserve property which dates back to 1848. Guests can walk through the park, look at the plants and animals living in the area and visit the historic cemetery..
Address: Route 52 Amboy IL USA 61310
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The Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area near Sheffield offers fishing, hunting, boating and hiking facilities. Fifteen lakes are in the park, all of which are stocked with fish. Boat launches and canoe access points are found throughout the area.
Address: Country Road 1200 N. Sheffield IL USA 61361
Send an Email 1 815 454-2328
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White Park
For a range of activities, including fishing, people can visit While Park in Hanover. A playground and picnic areas in the recreational area, which also sits beside the Apple River.
Address: . Hanover IL USA 60145
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The Franklin Creek State Natural Area boasts many natural and recreational areas for its guests to enjoy. The park takes up 644 acres (260 ha) and includes several natural springs, forested areas, picnicking facilities, hiking and horseback riding trails, fishing and limited hunting access and cross country skiing areas. The Franklin Creek Grist Mill is also found on the park property. It is located 1 mi (1.6 km) northwest of Franklin Grove, off of Illinois Route 38.
Address: . Franklin Grove IL USA 61031
1 815 456-2878
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Lake Mendota Park
The Lake Mendota Park sits on 68 acres of land and encompasses a variety of activities for people to do. The grounds hold picnic areas, sand volleyball courts, a playground, a baseball diamond and a skateboard park, as well as a pier for fishing. A concession stand is available in the summer months.
Address: Route 251 Mendota IL USA 61342
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Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area Yorkville
This state park is named after that small clear bubbling water found on site. Silver Springs has picnic areas, areas for fishing, hiking trails, hunting grounds and wildlife viewing areas.
Address: 13608 Fox Road Yorkville IL USA 60560
1 630 553-6297
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From March to October, guests can enjoy the vegetation growing at Long's Garden. More than 1,500 varieties of plants and grasses are planted along pathways, including trees, perennials and ornamental grasses. The gardens are open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
Address: 18510 Sand Road Fulton IL USA 61252
1 815 589-4121
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Situated north of Oregon, the Lowden State Park is best-known as the home of Chief Black Hawk, a 50-foot (15-meter) statue that overlooks the Rock River. While visiting the area, guests can hike on the trails, boat and fish, have a picnic or go camping for a night.
Address: 1411 North River Rd. Oregon IL USA 61061
Send an Email 1 815 732-6828
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Andrew's Mill Park
Andrew's Mill Park boasts a pond for fishing, as well as for ice skating during the winter months. A disable accessible fishing pier is on-site, as well as many picnic areas. Guests can take a stroll through the nature preserve located inside the park.
Address: 101 E. Mill St. Pearl City IL USA 61062
1 815 443-2485
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McCune Sand Prairie
Situated on 200 acres (80 ha) of land, the McCune Sand Prairie near Mineral offers visitors a example of the good and bad human use of these rare areas. Parts of the park has been overextended and many plants can no longer survive. In other areas prickly pear cacti, grasses, flowers and trees can be found growing from the sand. Trails for hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter wind through the prairie for public use.
Address: Country Road AA 5.5 mi (8.8 km) north of Mineral IL USA 61344
1 815 879-5251
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Rock Cut State Park is open year-round and offers a range of activities and facilities. The 3,092-acre (1,250-ha) park boasts two lakes for visitors, Pierce Lake for fishing and Olson Lake Beach for swimming. There are campsites, trails for hiking, horseback riding and cross-county skiing, numerous picnic areas, playgrounds and a cafe. It is open daily, April to October from 6am to 10pm, and November to March from 8am to 5pm.
Address: 7318 Harlem Rd. Loves Park IL USA 61111
Send an Email 1 815 885-3311
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Established in 1948, the Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park has numerous facilities to entertain visitors. It boasts a 40-acre (17-ha) man-made lake, which is used for swimming, fishing, boating, canoing and paddle boating. There are numerous picnic areas for all sizes of groups, a campground, trails for year-round activities, a summer concession stand and many popular nature, animal and birdwatching areas.
Address: 8542 North Lake Rd. Lena IL USA 61048
Send an Email 1 815 369-4282
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Established in 1971, the Morrison Rockwood State Park has offers a growing number of facilities. The biggest attraction for guests is Lake Carlton, which boasts well-stocked waters for anglers to enjoy. There are numerous picnic sites for all sizes of groups, as well as a modern campground. Miles of trails wind through the park and in the winter ice skating and ice fishing are welcomed. A concession stand is open during the summer months.
Address: 18750 Lake Rd. Morrison IL USA 61270
Send an Email 1 815 772-4708
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Miles of trails wind through the Oakdale Nature Preserve, leading to picnic areas, a dining hall, shelters and interpretive centers. This 133-acre (54-ha) park is set amidst an oak and hickory forest and it allows for hiking and cross country skiing inside it.
Address: 4433 S. Crane's Grove Rd. Freeport IL USA 61032
1 815 233-5616
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