Clara A. Lauterbach Park
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.6522602, -89.6631571 |
4460 West Smithville Road
Bartonville, IL 61607 |
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Activities:
Trails (hike, bike) Other (picnic, pickleball court) Season/Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://bartonville.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Claras-Trail-Map--1024x958.png ttps://www.trailforks.com/region/lauterbach-park/ On Site: no Parking: small parking lots, one near gate at base of hill and one at top of hill Amenities: shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: portable (seasonal) Trail Info Websites/Apps: TrailForks Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical, scientific, former mining area Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, open grass space General Description: 31.3-acre park on edge of town; tenth stop on Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This quiet park has a shelter at the base of the hill that does not require the gate to be open and is visible from Smithville Road. The single road into the park is gated at the base of the hill and can sometimes be closed to vehicles. The road is one lane to the top of hill where there is a picnic table, small parking lot and open grass space with large trees. PAMBA and local community members are working to build trails. |
More Information:
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/top-stories/bartonville-park-committee-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-trail/ https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/trail-blazers/ https://www.peoriamagazine.com/archive/ibi_article/2012/history-underground/ Managed by:
Village of Bartonville Parks & Recreation Bartonville, IL 61607 309-697-3822 |
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