Walnut Park District's
Ross Nature Preserve

Bureau County, Illinois

Latitude/Longitude
​41.5611785, -89.6069313

West North Street (Route 92)
​(West of Walnut)
​​Walnut, IL 61376

Official Website
​none found

Activities: 
Trails (hiking)
Water (paddle, fish)
Other (view wildlife, picnic)
 
Season/Hours:  no set hours
 
Dog Friendly:  yes (leashed)
 
Map(s) On Site and/or Online: 
Online: no
On Site:   unknown
 
Parking:  parking lot
 
Amenities:  unknown
 
Restrooms: yes
 
Trail Info Websites/Apps:  no
 
Cost:  unknown                        
 
Historical and/or Scientific Significance:  unknown
 
Terrain/Views/Access:  forest, prairie, open grass space, lake view & access
 
General Description:  former nature preserve; 60-acre park with 23-acre pond; on edge of small town
 
OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: 

Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
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More Information:
https://www.shawlocal.com/2016/04/04/walnuts-new-wildlife-area/apbn8n5/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd-EPRIC3Sk
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Managed by:
Walnut Park District
403 Sunset Avenue
​Walnut, IL 61376
815-303-1133