Hurie Park

Menard County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.013053462, -89.843743543

600 Block of East Sangamon Street
Petersburg, IL 62675

Official Website
https://petersburgil.org/parks-and-recreation

Activities: 
Water (paddle, fish)  
CAUTION:  There are a number of unsafe low-head dams on the Sangamon River.  Check with authorities before paddling.
Other (picnic, playground, sport fields)

Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:   no
 
Parking:  parking lot
 
Amenities:  shelter, picnic tables
 
Restrooms:  seasonal
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission
              
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space & trees; river view & access (NOTE: Dangerous & deadly upstream hazards exist; suitable only as launch for downstream access.  Check with local authorities before paddling.)
 
General Description:  19-acre multi-use town park

OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
Subject to flooding.  Know before you go.  
Check Sangamon River levels using USGS by clicking here.
​​Check Sangamon River levels using NOAA by clicking here.​ 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
https://dnr.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/dnr/recreation/greenwaysandtrails/comprehensiveplans/lincolnheritagerivertrailreport.pdf

​https://www.illinoistimes.com/springfield/the-river-lincoln-loved/Content?oid=11444596


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Managed by:
​​City of Petersburg
122 South 6th Street
Petersburg, IL 62675
217-632-3600