Independence Park

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​40.621753, -89.600442

615 Lasalle Blvd
Marquette Heights, IL 61554

Official Website
http://cityofmhgov.org/parks-2/
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/independence/

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/

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