Mineral Springs Park & Lagoon
(including Happy Tails Dog Park)
Tazewell County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.563327, -89.628218 |
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: https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mineral_Springs_Park_Map.pdf On Site: unknown Parking: on street and multiple parking lots (see map) Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: yes Trail Info Websites/Apps: no Cost: free park admission; fees for various activities Historical and/or Scientific 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.pjstar.com/story/entertainment/2021/01/05/where-best-sledding-hills-peoria-area/4131527001/ 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) |