Wildlife Prairie Park
Peoria County, Illinois
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Latitude/Longitude
40.735977, -89.747247 |
3826 Taylor Rd
Hanna City, IL 61536 |
Official Website
http://wildlifeprairiepark.org/
http://wildlifeprairiepark.org/
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Activities:
Trails (hiking, biking) Camping (tent, cabin rental) Water (fish, paddle) Other (playground, view wildlife, picnic, disc golf, geocache) Season/Hours: varies by season and events Dog Friendly: only west side of park (west of Taylor Road) is dog friendly Map(s) On Site and/or Online: Online: https://wildlifeprairiepark.org/adventure-map/ PAMBA's Mountain Bike Trails (Google link) On Site: west side (of Taylor Road) at parking lot Parking: parking lots Amenities: east side has benches, shelter, picnic tables Restrooms: east side of park only Trail Info Websites/Apps: All Trails, The Hiking Project, Trip Advisor, Trailforks Cost: admission varies based on season, age, membership and/or event Historical and/or Scientific Significance: historical, scientific, iNaturalist location, birding hotspot Terrain/Views/Access: forest, hills, prairie, open grass space, wetland view, lake view, stream view General Description: 1800-acre privately owned/operated, non-profit wildlife park; fifth stop on Kickapoo Creek Watershed Geoheritage Trail OPAL’s Observations & Opinions: A central Illinois jewel, this park has numerous activities throughout the year. From hiking, to wildlife viewing to mountain biking to tent camping to lodging to special events, Wildlife Prairie Park has something for everyone. |
Trail/Park Maps & Brochures (downloadable):
East Side Wildlife Prairie Park (PDF) East Side Biking Trails (PDF) West Side Wildlife Prairie Park Trails (PDF) West Side Biking Trails (PDF) West Side Wildlife Prairie Park PAMBA (PDF) PAMBA's Mountain Bike Trails (PDF) Winter (cross-country and fat bike trails) (PDF) More Information:
https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/trail-blazers/ https://www.peoriamagazine.com/article/peorias-hidden-gem/ http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2021/07/29/kickapoo-creek-watershed-the-untold-story/ Paddling at the Park: https://wildlifeprairiepark.org/kayak-rental/ Disc Golf at Park: https://wildlifeprairiepark.org/disc-golf/ Sculpture Walk at Park: https://wildlifeprairiepark.org/sculpture-walk/ https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1911718?yr=all&m=&rank=mrec Illinois Great Rivers Country Bicycle Trails Guide at https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:9d0be2d8-c9e9-4186-8f34-5b4b63991388 www.enjoyillinois.com/explore/listing/wildlife-prairie-park https://www.pjstar.com/story/lifestyle/things-to-do/2021/10/04/best-places-to-see-fall-colors-in-illinois/8282005002/ www.facebook.com/wildlifeprairiepark/ Managed by:
Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park 309-676-0998 |