Bellrose Island (Havana)

Mason County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.307180, -90.063968

790 N Schrader St
Havana, IL 62644

Activities:
Trails (hiking)
Other (wildlife viewing)

Season/Hours: unknown

Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: no
On Site: town map on sign at trailhead

Parking:  Parking lot at Havana Riverfront Park (2 block walk to trailhead)

Amenities: none

Restrooms: no

Trail Info Websites/Apps: no

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Geological Significance: historic

Terrain/Views/Access:
Forest
Wetland View, River View

General Description: 45-acre island/peninsula city park on river's edge comprised of forests and wetlands

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:
Subject to Illinois River flooding. Know before you go.  Check Illinois River levels here.

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:

https://www.inhs.illinois.edu/resources/inhsreports/sep-oct97/bellrose/

http://www.bellrose.org/

https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/il_river_tour(2).pdf

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1994-07-24-9407240327-story.html

http://www.museum.state.il.us/RiverWeb/harvesting/history/settlement/havana.html

Managed by:
Havana Park District
200 S McKinley
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-6240
havanaparkdistrict@gmail.com