John T. McNaughton Park
(including Soldwedel Program Center)

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.593782, -89.604508

217 McNaughton Park Dr
​Pekin, IL 61554

Official Website
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/mcnaughton/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking, biking, horse backing)
Camping (tent only by permit, must be reserved at least 7 days in advance)
Water (fish)
Winter (sled)
Other (disc golf, view wildlife, picnic, public/private horse stable and trail rides, dog training area)
 
Season/Hours:  6 AM – 10 PM
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/mcnaughton-map-final-5-10-12.png​
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking:  multiple parking lots
 
Amenities:  benches, shelter, picnic tables   
 
Restrooms:  yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  All Trails
 
Cost:  free
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: 
historical; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
forest, hills, prairie, open grass space
stream view & access
lake view & access
 
General Description:  700-acre multi-use park (includes land within Illinois Nature Preserves Commission’s Land and Water Reserve); adjacent to Soldwedel Program Center and Lick Creek Golf Course; across Route 98 from Dirksen Park
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  ​

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Park District McNaughton Park Map (PDF)
Pekin Loop, Illinois River Country Nature Trail (PDF)

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L990709?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

​http://www.peoriaaudubon.org/lbs_mcnaughton.htm

https://www.pjstar.com/story/entertainment/2021/01/05/where-best-sledding-hills-peoria-area/4131527001/

https://www.facebook.com/blazinatrails/

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/mcnaughton-park/

https://www.pdga.com/course-directory/course/mcnaughton-park
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McNaughton_Park_Trail_Runs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM6X9TXIuxQ

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