Spring Creek Preserve
Tazewell County, Illinois
Latitude/Longitude
Valley (Spring Creek Rd) Entrance: 40.7325540, -89.5150947 Bluff (Grosenbach Rd) Entrance: 40.7235473, -89.516961 |
Valley Entrance (approximate):
22001-22199 N Spring Creek Rd East Peoria, IL 61611 Bluff Entrance (approximate): 22222 Grosenbach Rd East Peoria, IL 61611 |
Official Website
https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/spring-creek-preserve/
https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/spring-creek-preserve/
Attention Dog Owners
As of June 2022, baby turkeys have hatched and need your help.
Please keep your dog leashed and protect these turkey families.
As of June 2022, baby turkeys have hatched and need your help.
Please keep your dog leashed and protect these turkey families.
Activities:
Trails (hiking) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://www.fondulacpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Trail-Map-2022-Final-Web.pdf On Site: yes Parking: gravel parking lots (one in valley, one on bluff) Amenities: picnic tables at parking lot Restrooms: porta-potty Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails Cost: free admission Historical and/or Scientific Significance: birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space stream view & access General Description: 4 miles of trails on 262-acre preserve OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a nice place to hike with hills, flat, timber, prairie and a stream crossing. |
Valley Entrance (from Spring Creek Road):
Bluff Entrance (from Grosenbach Road):
Trail/Preserve Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Spring Creek Preserve Trail Map 2022 (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Map 2014 with Topo Lines and Proposed Trails (PDF) More Information:
https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2022/01/06/pedestrians-in-peoria-walking-hiking-trails-facebook-groups/9077364002/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4566109?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/ https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/spring-creek-preserve/ Managed by:
Fondulac Park District 201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611 309-699-3923 info@fondulacpark.com |
