Independence Park
Tazewell County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.621753, -89.600442 |
615 Lasalle Blvd
Marquette Heights, IL 61554 |
Official Website
http://www.cityofmarquetteheights.com/Parks.html
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/independence.html
http://www.cityofmarquetteheights.com/Parks.html
http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/independence.html
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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: http://www.pambamtb.org/independence-park http://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/cms-assets/images/522930.indy-pamba-map-final-2013.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 Geological Significance: unknown 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: |
More Information:
http://greatriverroad-illinois.org/pdfs/Great_Rivers_Country_Bicycle_Trails_Guide.pdf http://www.pambamtb.org/independence-park http://www.cityofmarquetteheights.com/activities.html https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/marquette-heights/nature-outdoor-recreation/independence-park/ https://www.pekinchamber.com/IRCPekinLoop.pdf Managed by:
Pekin Park District 1701 Court Street Pekin, Illinois 61554 309-347-PARK (7275) |