Bowen Lake Park

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.728292, -89.414046

N Main St (Metamora Rd) north of Route 24
​Washington, IL 61571

Official Website
https://www.washingtonparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/bowen-lake-park

​​Activities: 
Trails (nature trail)
Water (with permit, paddle & fish)
Other (swing set, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly: unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  none found
On Site:  no
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  shelter, fishing pier      
 
Restrooms: portable toilet
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost: free admission; fee for boat permit 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access: open grass space, lake view & access
 
General Description:  ​13.8-acre park (containing 6-acre lake) on edge of town
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:
https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/waterbody.php?waternum=04084

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/washington/nature-outdoor-recreation/bowen-lake-park/

​http://washingtonillinoiswalk.blogspot.com/2012/07/bowen-lake-located-on-main-street-just.html

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8klQaD4AzY

Managed by:
Washington Park District
105 S. Spruce St. 
Washington, IL 61571
309-444-9413