Mineral Springs Park & Lagoon
(including Happy Tails Dog Park)

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.563327, -89.628218

Pekin, IL 61554

Official Website
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/mineral-springs-park/

​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
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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:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
​Pekin Bike Trail Map (PDF)

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/
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https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/mineral-springs-park-and-lagoon/
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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)