Coal Hollow Park

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​40.955150, -89.483548

22004 N Yankee Ln
Chillicothe, IL 61523

Official Website:
http://www.chillicotheparkdistrict.org/coal-hollow-park

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Other (tree identification trail, view wildlife, volunteer opportunities)
 
Season/Hours: sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rDp20pphnPJUxRv73bzm1JgXQahqsrSQ/view
Tree Identification Trail Map:  https://www.chillicotheparkdistrict.org/maps/
On Site: yes
 
Parking: parking area off Yankee Lane; trail access via walking trail and bridge from parking area
 
Amenities:  picnic tables near parking lot 
 
Restrooms: porta-potty
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails
 
Cost: free                    
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  geological; Birding Hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, open grass space, prairie, 
stream view & access
 
General Description:  a newer 40+acre park in rural area north of small town; park/trails under development
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  beautiful and quiet park with a variety (flat, hills, creekside) of well-marked trails; tree identification walk with numbered markers

​Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Coal Hollow Park map (as PDF)
Coal Hollow Park map (as JPG)
​Coal Hollow Plan and information (PDF)
IDNR Tree Identification & Activity booklet (PDF)  

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L5257760?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

​https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/chillicothe/nature-outdoor-recreation/coal-hollow-park/
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https://www.chillicothetimesbulletin.com/article/20160316/NEWS/160319565

https://www.facebook.com/CoalHollowChillicotheParkDistrict/
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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHJqtFCxgys
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Managed by:
Chillicothe Park District
100 Park Blvd
​Chillicothe, IL 61523
309-274-3409

Tree Identification Walk Marker