Spring Creek Preserve
Tazewell County, Illinois
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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 |
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Activities:
Trails (hiking) Other (view wildlife) Season/Hours: dawn to dusk Dog Friendly: yes (leashed) Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://fondulacpark.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Trail-Map-2024.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: iNaturalist location; birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space stream view & access General Description: 5+ miles of trails on 262-acre preserve OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: This is a wonderful 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):
McGraw Tree Trail Map (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Trail Map 2025 (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Trail Map 2024 (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Overview (PDF) Spring Creek Preserve Plant List (PDF) More Information:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blogs/ilriverhort/2026-02-18-spring-creek-preserve-dealing-invasive-plant-problem 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 [email protected] |
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Spring Creek Road Parking Area (Valley Entrance)
Grosenbach Road Parking Area (Bluff Entrance)
