Independence Park
Tazewell County, Illinois
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615 Lasalle Blvd
Marquette Heights, IL 61554 |
Official Website
http://cityofmhgov.org/parks-2/
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/independence/
http://cityofmhgov.org/parks-2/
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/independence/
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Activities:
Trails (12 miles of hiking, biking trails and ½-mile paved path) Other (sport fields, playground, picnic, view wildlife) Season/Hours: 8 AM - 10 PM Dog Friendly: yes; Eagle Dog Park located on east side of Independence Park Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/522930.indy-pamba-map-final-2013-scaled.jpg On Site: unknown Parking: parking lot on hill near ball diamonds; on street along LaSalle Boulevard near Route 29 and near main entrance gate at St Clair Dr Amenities: shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: yes Trail Info Websites/Apps: Trailforks Cost: free park admission; fee for shelter rentals Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, open grass space General Description: 340-acre multi-use park on edge of town; across LaSalle Boulevard from Marquette Heights Park; adjacent to Eagle Dog Park OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
PAMBA Indy/Marquette Heights Trail map (PDF) Pekin Loop, Illinois River Country Nature Trail (PDF) More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L212030?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf https://www.pambamtb.org/IndependencePark https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/marquette-heights/nature-outdoor-recreation/independence-park/ Managed by:
Pekin Park District 1701 Court Street Pekin, Illinois 61554 309-347-PARK (7275) |