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
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Bluff Entrance (approximate):
​22222 Grosenbach Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611

Official Website
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.

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.
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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/
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https://www.fondulacpark.com/about-us/spring-creek-preserve/
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Managed by:
Fondulac Park District
201 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL 61611
309-699-3923
info@fondulacpark.com

Spring Creek Road Parking Area (Valley Entrance)

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Grosenbach Road Parking Area (Bluff Entrance)