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 |
Please join us!
Wildlife Prairie Park 4-H Learning Garden
This learning garden for 4-H youths is to teach them about gardening in an organic and sustainable manner. Wildlife Prairie Park uses the produce grown to provide food for their animals. Workdays in the garden are usually Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. We have once a month group 4-H meetings to create new garden art, usually held the last Saturday of every month January through September, with additional dedicated events throughout the year. Summer workdays are usually Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM with some Friday and Saturday mornings. Look for our Facebook group Wildlife Prairie Park 4-H Learning Garden and ask to join. We post all workday and meeting information there plus many photos from our workdays and meetings. Or please check with May for special workdays for set up, building, or special maintenance work.
Project Chairs are
May at [email protected] and
Lynn at [email protected]
Wildlife Prairie Park Kim St John Butterfly Habitat
is a community education garden focused on native pollinator and host plants to encourage all 4 stages of butterflies (egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly). Volunteers can engage in gardening and/or docent activities. Regular workdays are on Wednesday’s 8:30-11:30, but volunteer work can be done at any time. New volunteers should contact Louise for orientation to the Butterfly Habitat.
Project coordinators are
Randy at [email protected] and
Louise at [email protected]
Wildlife Prairie Park 4-H Learning Garden
This learning garden for 4-H youths is to teach them about gardening in an organic and sustainable manner. Wildlife Prairie Park uses the produce grown to provide food for their animals. Workdays in the garden are usually Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM. We have once a month group 4-H meetings to create new garden art, usually held the last Saturday of every month January through September, with additional dedicated events throughout the year. Summer workdays are usually Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM with some Friday and Saturday mornings. Look for our Facebook group Wildlife Prairie Park 4-H Learning Garden and ask to join. We post all workday and meeting information there plus many photos from our workdays and meetings. Or please check with May for special workdays for set up, building, or special maintenance work.
Project Chairs are
May at [email protected] and
Lynn at [email protected]
Wildlife Prairie Park Kim St John Butterfly Habitat
is a community education garden focused on native pollinator and host plants to encourage all 4 stages of butterflies (egg, chrysalis, caterpillar, and butterfly). Volunteers can engage in gardening and/or docent activities. Regular workdays are on Wednesday’s 8:30-11:30, but volunteer work can be done at any time. New volunteers should contact Louise for orientation to the Butterfly Habitat.
Project coordinators are
Randy at [email protected] and
Louise at [email protected]