Forest Park Nature Center
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.7573, -89.5749 |
5809 N Forest Park Dr
Peoria Heights, IL 61616 |
Official Websites
https://peoriaparks.org/facility/fpnc/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriaforestpark.html
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriaforestparksouth.html
https://peoriaparks.org/facility/fpnc/
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriaforestpark.html
https://dnr.illinois.gov/inpc/area.area4peoriaforestparksouth.html
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Programs (educational, volunteer) Other (view wildlife, picnic) Season/Hours: Nature Center – open year-round Tues - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 1 - 5 PM Trails – Open year-round; daily dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: No Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://peoriaparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/FPNC_Trail_Map.pdf On site: in nature center and at trail intersections Parking: parking lot Amenities: benches, nature center, picnic tables Restrooms: in nature center (when open) Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails The Hiking Project Cost: free admission, some events have fees Historical and/or Scientific Significance: Birding Hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, stream/river view General Description: 540-acre Illinois State Nature Preserve on the edge of Peoria and Peoria Heights; home to 7 miles of trails including part of the historic Pimiteoui Trail (this part of trail goes to Grand View Drive & Park) OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: A central Illinois jewel, this is a beloved local place to hike. There are trails for every hiking style from flat to hills. The staff is amazing and the trails are well maintained. There are numerous programs held at the nature center. Just over the hill from Peoria Heights, you can grab a snack before or after your outdoor adventure. |
More Information
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2020/02/26/nature-rambles-hill-prairies/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/05/26/nature-rambles-why-nature-preserves/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L8321817?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec https://ebird.org/hotspot/L297069?yr=BIGDAY_2018a&m=&rank=mrec http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2019/06/26/nature-rambles-titans-of-the-prairie/ https://wgntv.com/news/destination-illinois/central-illinois/escape-to-the-outdoors-at-forest-park-nature-center-in-peoria-heights/ https://chronicleillinois.com/news/local-news/hiking-trails-just-the-start-at-forest-park-nature-center/ https://www.inhs.illinois.edu/research/rra/site13/ https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.76123890766663%2C-89.57803566047033&z=15 https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/forest-park-nature-center https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/ http://www.illinoisadventuretv.org/index.asp?page=st&site=1077 https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria-heights/nature-outdoor-recreation/forest-park-nature-center/[JR1] Managed by:
Peoria Park District (309) 682-1200 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 686-3360 OR (309) 682-6684 |
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