Lakeview Nature Area

McDonough County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​40.500356082, -90.714713291

10050 North 1500th Road
​Macomb, IL 61455

Official Websites
https://macombparkdistrict.com/lakeview-nature-center/​

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Programs (educational, volunteer)
Other (view wildlife, picnic, nature storywalk)
 
Season/Hours:  vary; generally 8AM - 7:30PM
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://www.facebook.com/LakeviewNatureArea/photos/pb.100064856613273.-2207520000./5622253717841177/?type=3
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking:  parking area
 
Amenities:  picnic tables  
 
Restrooms: yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:   no
 
Cost:  free admission; fee for rentals                    
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, prairie, open grass space,
wetland view, stream view 
 
General Description:  80.3-acre city nature preserve (includes 55 acres restored prairie); adjacent to Macomb Spring Lake Park 
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Lakeview Nature Area Trail Map (PDF)

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L15919337

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9hwOc0ujgQ​

https://www.facebook.com/LakeviewNatureArea
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https://www.instagram.com/lakeviewnaturearea/?hl=en

​​https://www.visitforgottonia.com/lakeview-nature-center/

Managed by:
Lakeview Nature Area
309-836-2887 or [email protected]
Macomb Park District
1406 North Randolph Street
Macomb, IL 61455
​309-833-4562
https://www.facebook.com/macombparks/