Bellrose Island

Mason County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.307180, -90.063968

790 N Schrader St
Havana, IL  62644

Official Website
​https://www.havanaparkdistrict.org/bellrose-island

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.​
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:
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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
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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