Clara A. Lauterbach Park (Bartonville)

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.6522602, -89.6631571

4460 West Smithville Road
Bartonville, IL 61607

Activities:
Other (picnic, pickleball court)

Season/Hours: 6 AM to 10 PM

Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)

Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: no
On Site: no

Parking:  small parking lot, near gate at base of hill

Amenities: shelters, picnic tables

Restrooms:  none seen

Trail Info Websites/Apps:  none found

Cost: free admission

Historical and/or Scientific Significance: former mining area

Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, open grass space

General Description: 10-acre park on edge of town

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:
This quiet park has a shelter at the base of hill that does not require the gate to be open. It is visible from Smithville Road. The single road into the park is gated at the base of the hill 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. There are no obvious hiking trails other than stairs made of tires (west of road into park).

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):

More Information:
https://peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2012/apr/history-underground

Managed by:
Village of Bartonville Parks & Recreation
Bartonville, IL 61607
309-697-3822