Everett McKinley Dirksen Park
Tazewell County, Illinois
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2200 Edgewater Dr (Route 98)
Pekin, IL 61554 |
Official Website
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/dirksen/
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/dirksen/
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Activities:
Trails (hiking, biking) Other (archery, view wildlife) Season/Hours: 6 AM – 10 PM Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.pambamtb.org/DirksenPark https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RunningDeerTrail.jpg On Site: no Parking: parking lot Amenities: no Restrooms: no Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails, Trailforks Cost: free Historical and/or Scientific Significance: Historical (named after Everett Dirksen); birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space & trees General Description: 400+ acre wooded park (much within Illinois Nature Preserves Commission’s Land and Water Reserve) OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This large beautiful park has well-maintained shared hiking/biking trails that occasionally cross the creek. Some crossings have bridges. Trails are not well-marked. We found ourselves using both the Pekin Park District map and the All Trails app. |
Parking Access for Trails & Archery Range:
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Pekin Loop, Illinois River Country Nature Trail (PDF) Park District Dirksen Trail Map (PDF) PAMBA Dirksen Trail Map (PDF) More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L14879068?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf http://www.peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_mcnaughton.htm https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/dirksen-park/ https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/illinois/dirksen-park https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7021523/spine Managed by:
Pekin Park District 1701 Court Street Pekin, Illinois 61554 309-347-PARK (7275) |
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