Parks in Illinois
Explore 18 parks and public lands with richer details on amenities, trail access, and park types.
Carlyle Lake
Illinois
Water-oriented outdoor recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, and…
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Illinois
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, torture…
Farmdale Dam
Illinois
This site is a normally dry reservoir and dam built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control on Farm C…
Illinois River - Riverlands
Illinois
The Rivers Project is responsible for the operation and maintenance of five dams and seven locks, 300 miles of…
Illinois Waterway
Illinois
Ever want to see the operation of a lock and dam? The Illinois Waterway Visitor Center offers you that as well…
Lake Shelbyville
Illinois
Lake Shelbyville is located in the heart of central Illinois. It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities f…
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their ec…
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln believed in the ideal that everyone in America should have the opportunity to improve their ec…
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
Illinois
Welcome to Midewin! As the largest public open space in northeastern Illinois, Midewin offers experiences of …
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Illinois
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed…
New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Illinois
To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed…
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
Illinois
The 24,149 acre Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge was established for the protection of migratory birds and…
Pullman National Historical Park
Illinois
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some …
Pullman National Historical Park
Illinois
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some …
Pullman National Monument
Illinois
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some …
Shawnee National Forest
Illinois
Stretching across southern Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, Shawnee National Forest is renown…
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Illinois
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed hom…
Starved Rock State Park
Illinois
Starved Rock features 18 canyons formed by glacial meltwater. The park along the Illinois River has 13 miles o…