Tante Park

Tazewell County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
40.56799, -89.52054

5811 County Rd 1700 N
Groveland, Illinois 61535

Official Website
https://www.pekinparkdistrict.org/parks/community/tante/

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Other (view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  6 AM - dusk
 
Dog Friendly: yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online:  no
On Site:  no
 
Parking: parking lot
 
Amenities:  grill, shelter (teepee)  
 
Restrooms:  no
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  free                   
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  home of Tazewell County’s oldest White Oak tree (now deceased & fallen)
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, hills, open grass space & trees, stream views & access
 
General Description: 40-acre park in rural area
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions:   wide trails (unmarked); creek has numerous horseshoe bends
 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
Tante Park Map (PDF)
Pekin Loop, Illinois River Country Nature Trail (PDF)
Tante Park Wildland Wildflower Trail (PDF)

More Information:
https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/pekin/nature-outdoor-recreation/tante-park/

Managed by:
Pekin Park District
1701 Court Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
309-347-PARK (7275)