Everett McKinley Dirksen Park

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.609841, -89.600520

2200 Edgewater Dr (Route 98)
Pekin, IL 61554

Official Website
​http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/dirksen.html

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: 
http://www.pambamtb.org/pamba_images/maps/dirksen.jpg
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/runningdeertrailmap.html
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:
​parking lots (one near archery range and another near RC club)
 
Amenities:  unknown 
 
Restrooms: unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps: 
All Trails, Trailforks
 
Cost:  free                   
 
Historical and/or Geological Significance:
Historical (named after Everett Dirksen)
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
Forest, Hills, Prairie, Open Grass Space
 
General Description:  400+-acre wooded park (much within Illinois Nature Preserves Commission’s Land and Water Reserve)
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Park District Dirksen Trail Map (PDF)
PAMBA Dirksen Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:
http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf
http://www.peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_mcnaughton.htm

http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/archery.html

http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/rcclub.html

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/dirksen-park/

https://www.galesburg.com/news/20180523/pekin-parks-offer-outdoor-fun-wildlife

https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/illinois/dirksen-park

​https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7021523/spine
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https://www.pekinchamber.com/IRCPekinLoop.pdf

Managed by:
Pekin Park District
1701 Court Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
309-347-PARK (7275)