Sweeney Woods Preserve

McLean County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.6772820, -88.9417002

26058 N 1725 East Rd
​Lexington, IL  61753

Official Website:
https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/our-preserves/sweeney-woods/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Water (paddle)
Snow (snowshoe, cross-country ski)
Other (view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  seasonal, dawn to dusk
 
Dog Friendly:  no
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  https://i2.wp.com/parklandsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Sweeney-Map-.png​
On Site:  unknown
 
Parking: parking lot (gravel)
 
Amenities:  no
 
Restrooms:  no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no

Cost:  free admission                 
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, river view & access
 
General Description:  115-acre forested preserve bisected by Mackinaw River; 1.5 miles from Lake Bloomington, 3 miles from Merwin Perserve
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Sweeney Woods Preserve Trail Map (PDF)

More Information
https://www.parklandsfoundation.org/our-preserves/sweeney-woods/sweeney-woods-learn-more/

http://www.videtteonline.com/news/bloomington_normal/new-park-offers-history-recreation-preservation/article_2c3805b2-ec21-5c0a-a08a-3b6d7f2c88e5.html​

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=564518057828563
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Managed by:
Parklands Foundation
202 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
309-454-3169 (x16)
[email protected]