Lake Storey Park

Knox County, Illinois

 Latitude/Longitude
(multiple access points)
Office & Nature Center:  40.98638176, -90.3879266
Campground: 40.98409672, -90.3917183 
Boat Ramp (east):  40.98843056, -90.3836048
Park/Beach:  40.98897490, -90.3929148​

(multiple access points)
Recreation Office & Nature Center
1033 South Lake Storey
Galesburg, IL  61401
​309-345-3683

Official Website
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/facilities/lake_storey.php

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking)
Programs (educational, volunteer)
Camping, seasonal (tent, RV)
Water (swim, paddle (rentals available), fish)
Other (playground, view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  4 AM - midnight
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed, not allowed on beach)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: 
Overall/General:  https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Facilities/Parks/LakeStoreyMapSm21.PDF
East Lake Storey:  https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Facilities/Parks/EastLakeStoreyRecreationMap.pdf
Bike: https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Facilities/Parks/bike_routes.pdf
OR  https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7013527/lake-storey-trail-system
Campground: https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Allison%20Campground/campground%20map.pdf
Fishing: https://galesburg.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cef45274b724d56bd0f829408e41f4d
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking: multiple parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables, nature center, seasonal boat rentals & beach  
 
Restrooms: seasonal
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails, Trip Advisor, MTBProject
 
Cost:  free admission, fee for some activities                      
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space & trees, lake view & access, forest, pollinator prairie
 
General Description:  430-acre multi-use city park with 133-acre lake 
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 
 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Overall/General Lake Storey Map (PDF)
East Lake Storey Recreation Map (PDF)
Allison Campground Map (PDF)
Galesburg Bike Routes Map including Lake Storey (PDF)
​Lake Storey Trail System (PDF)
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More Information:​​
​https://ebird.org/hotspot/L142157

https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/galesburg-receives-state-grant-to-complete-walking-biking-path-around-lake-storey/?utm_source=wmbd-wyzz_app&utm_medium=social&utm_content=share-link

​https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7013527/lake-storey-trail-system
​
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/lake-storey/

https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/waterbody.php?waternum=00026

https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/lake-storey-park

https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/local/2022/05/04/galesburg-il-concerned-citizens-lake-storey-improvements-ignored/9560561002/

​https://www.theoutbound.com/illinois/running/run-lake-storey

http://www.umvphotoarchive.org/digital/collection/gales/id/584/

Managed by:
City of Galesburg
Parks & Recreation
55 West Tompkins Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-3140
309-343-4181