Boyd Wesley Park

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.5590167, -88.9080534

Old US Route 66
Towanda, IL  61776

Official Website:
https://villageoftowanda.org/government/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking on Towanda Historic Route 66 Parkway/Trail)
Water (fish)
Other (picnic)

Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:  parking area
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables
 
Restrooms:  seasonal porta-potty
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
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Cost:  free admission                 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access: open grass space and trees
 
General Description:  park on edge of small town, adjacent to historic Route 66 and trailhead for Towanda Route 66 Parkway Trail
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information
https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/watch-now-get-your-kicks-with-bike-ride-to-towanda/article_71ee3412-0550-5f8c-a5ef-0d9400d1924f.html​

http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/tdl/id/1354​

https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/publications/Documents/00000766.pdf​

https://www.traillink.com/trail-gallery/towanda-route-66-parkway/

https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/1185/Historic-Route-66-Trail

https://www.railstotrails.org/policy/trailstransform/illinois/

http://route66towanda.org/

https://www.theroute-66.com/

Managed by:
Village of Towanda
103 S Jefferson St
PO Box 213
Towanda, IL  61776
309-826-8735
 [email protected]