Standish Park Arboretum

Knox County, Illinois

 Latitude/Longitude
​40.94509323, -90.3718441

42 West Tompkins Street
Galesburg, IL 61401

Official Website
​https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/parks_and_recreation/facilities/parks.php

Activities: 
Other (picnic)

Season/Hours:  sunrise to sunset
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://cms7files.revize.com/galesburg/Document_Center/Department/Parks%20and%20Recreation/Facilities/Parks/standishpark_brochure_updated_2013.pdf
On Site:   no
 
Parking: on street
 
Amenities:  picnic tables, gazebo
 
Restrooms: no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free admission                      
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  historical
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  open grass space & trees
 
General Description:  3.3-acre urban park with arboretum; adjacent to Knox County courthouse, Knox College & City Hall
  
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:  
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Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Standish Park Arboretum Brochure (PDF)​

More Information:
https://www.sandburg.org/SandburgsHometown/SandburgsHometown_John-Van-Ness-Standish.html

https://www.knox.edu/library/in-and-about-the-library/the-ginkgo-tree

https://www.thezephyr.com/backtrack/standish.htm

http://www.umvphotoarchive.org/digital/collection/gales/id/153/

https://collections.carli.illinois.edu/digital/collection/knx_way
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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=226109751979465

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standish_Park_Arboretum

https://yourgcf.org/grants-with-impact-galesburg-on-track-announces-storywalk-grant/

Managed by:
City of Galesburg
Parks & Recreation
55 West Tompkins Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-3140
309-343-4181