Springdale Cemetery Savanna

Peoria County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.720430, -89.567227

3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603

Official Website
http://www.springdalecemetery.com/conservation

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Other (wildlife viewing)

Season/Hours:  unknown
 
Dog Friendly:  unknown
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  http://springdalecemetery.com/images/media/SPC_CemeteryMap.pdf
On Site:  no
 
Parking: roadside

Amenities:  unknown
 
Restrooms: unknown
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no

Cost:  free                   
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical; birding hotspot
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, prairie
 
General Description:  rare savanna located in historic cemetery
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Springdale Cemetery Map (PDF)
Savanna Bluebird Trail at Springdale, Peoria Audubon (PDF) 
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More Information:
https://www.pbs.org/video/s02-e13-mark-matuszak-springdale-cemetery-1gapvu/

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L301193?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec

​​https://www.peoriaaudubon.org/springdale_bb.htm

https://www.peoriaaudubon.org/springdale_savanna.htm

https://www.wtvp.org/local-programs/preserving-illinois-prairies/

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/peoria/attractions/springdale-cemetery-savanna/

https://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2013/may/immigrants-build-peoria

https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SpringdaleCemeterySavanna.pdf

https://www.pjstar.com/article/20160326/LIFESTYLE/160329537

https://www.facebook.com/springdalehistoricpreservationfoundation/

https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/

Managed by:
Springdale Cemetery
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
309-681-1400