Mineral Springs Park & Lagoon
(including Happy Tails Dog Park)
Tazewell County, Illinois
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Pekin, IL 61554 |
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Activities:
Trails (paved ½ -mile path around lagoon, trailhead access to Pekin Bike Trail) Water (paddleboat, fish) Other (playground, picnic, skate park, sport fields, water park, giant sundial, sunken garden fountain, winter ice skating on lagoon) Season/Hours: 6 AM – 11:30 PM Dog Friendly: yes (home to Happy Tails Dog Park) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: no On Site: unknown Parking: on street and multiple parking lots Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: yes Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free park admission; fees for various activities Historical and/or Geological Significance: historical Terrain/Views/Access: Open Grass Space with trees Lagoon View and Access (by rented paddleboat) General Description: 200+ acre multi-use park in town includes dog park and 7-acre lagoon for fishing and paddle boating OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: |
More Information:
https://fromthehistoryroom.wordpress.com/tag/mineral-springs-park/ https://www.eastpeoriatimescourier.com/news/20181010/mineral-springs-park-lagoon-is-local-fishing-hole-for-fall-trout-season https://www.ifishillinois.org/profiles/display_lake.php?waternum=00048 https://www.pjstar.com/news/20181011/mineral-springs-park-lagoon-in-pekin-stocked-with-rainbow-trout-for-fall-fishing-season https://www.pekintimes.com/article/20120811/NEWS/308119989 https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/mineral-springs-park-and-lagoon/ https://www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/pavillion-on-the-lagoon-at-mineral-springs-park Managed by:
Pekin Park District 1701 Court Street Pekin, Illinois 61554 309-347-PARK (7275) |