Reed City (Hollis Park) Lake

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.57578158, -89.7504013

​South Reed City Road
Mapleton, IL 61547​

Official Website
​https://www.hollispark.org/reed-city-lake

Activities: 
Trails (foot)
Water (fishing, seasonal)
Water (paddling Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, April to October)
 
Season/Hours: 
Seasonal (April - October) 
Park Hours M-F 8 AM – dusk, Sat, Sun  6 AM – dusk
Fishing times vary according to permit
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online:
Online: no
On Site: unknown
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  bench, picnic table, shelter    
 
Restrooms: outhouses
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  fishing requires permit; costs vary by residency and age
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
open grass space and trees
lake view & access
 
General Description:  rural park with two small lakes and an 18-acre lake
  
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:   A quiet park, Reed City is a lovely place to spend time.  While the trails are wide and shaded, they are not marked and on our visit, many were overgrown.  Some trails are through the woods while another follows the lakeshore.    

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L990712?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

Managed by:
Hollis Park District
9424 S Mapleton Road
Mapleton, IL 61547
(309) 697-2944