Robinson Park
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.822877, -89.594800 |
400 W Mossville Rd
Peoria, IL 61615 |
Official Website
https://peoriaparks.org/park/robinson-park/
https://peoriaparks.org/park/robinson-park/
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Activities:
Trails (foot) Other (view wildlife, picnic) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/Robinson.pdf On Site: Illinois River Bluff Trail has some maps along trail Parking: multiple parking lots (both sides of Mossville Rd) Amenities: benches, shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: seasonal Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails Cost: free park admission; rentals available Historical and/or Scientific Significance: geological; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: Forest, Hills, Prairie, Open Grass Space and Trees, Stream View General Description: 675-acre mostly undeveloped park on city edge that includes nature preserve OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a lovely place to enjoy a tree covered hike with a variety of hills and flat. The hills are steep and can be muddy or icy. Parking lots on either side of Mossville Road allow access to approximately the middle of the Illinois River Bluff Trail. |
More Information:
http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/05/26/nature-rambles-why-nature-preserves/ https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/INPC/Pages/Area4PeoriaRobinsonParkHillPraires.aspx https://ebird.org/hotspot/L297680?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2019/06/26/nature-rambles-titans-of-the-prairie/ https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.822564190668544%2C-89.59472004217162&z=15 https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria/nature-outdoor-recreation/robinson-park/ https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/INPC/Pages/Area4PeoriaRobinsonParkHillPraires.aspx https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/preserving-illinois-prairies/ Managed by:
Peoria Park District 1125 W Lake Ave Peoria, IL 61614 (309) 682-1200 OR (309) 682-6684 |
photo courtesy of NatureGuy
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photo courtesy of NatureGuy
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