Sommer Park North

Peoria County, Illinois

​​Latitude/Longitude
40.769587, -89.696873

6600 N Basket Oak Dr
Edwards, IL  61528

Official Website
​https://peoriaparks.org/places/sommer-park-north/

Activities: 
Trails (1.25 miles paved)
Water (fish)
Other (playground, picnic, skateboard area, sport fields/courts)
 
Season/Hours:  dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  http://www.peoriaparks-planning.org/maps/sommer%20north.pdf
On Site:  no
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  shelter, picnic tables  
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                   
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: 
Birding Hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access: 
forest, hills, prairie, open grass space and trees
lake view & access (fishing)
 
General Description: 25-acre neighborhood park bordered on north by subdivision and the rental only facility (320 acre Sommer Farm) on the south; please respect boundary between Sommer Farm and Sommer Park North
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Sommer Park North Layout (PDF)

More Information:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1676825?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1AEu5qpgGQ_3f3YKRrNRnW4mWQCIwEGzL&ll=40.760672282362435%2C-89.69079469422189&z=15

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/edwards/nature-outdoor-recreation/w-h-sommer-park/​

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1eWT1r1WPU
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Managed by:
Peoria Park District
1125 W Lake Ave
​Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 682-1200  OR   (309) 682-6684