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The Illinois state park system began in 1908 with what is now Fort Massac State Park, in the U.S. state of Illinois, becoming the first park in a system encompassing over 60 parks and about the same number of recreational and wildlife areas.
State parks are owned by the state and generally administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. [3] Specifically, “State Park” refers to sites “exhibiting exceptional scenic and natural features and terrain” and that “offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy”. [4]
Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests. Giant City State Park is a popular destination in Southern Illinois, and visitors to the park enjoy a number of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and rock climbing.
Kickapoo State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 2,842 acres (1,150 ha) in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. Located between Oakwood, Illinois and Danville, Illinois , this park is easily accessible through route I-74.
dnr.illinois.gov /parks /park.williamwpowers.html William W. Powers State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on 580 acres (230 ha) in the Hegewisch community area of the City of Chicago in Cook County , Illinois , United States . [ 1 ]
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 1,365 acres (552 ha) in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The park also has a 58-acre (23 ha) lake (Johnson Lake) with various types of fish. The lake has boat rentals and a maximum depth of 21 feet (6.4 m). The park has many trails, and a campground.
Cache River State Natural Area; Cahokia; Cape Bend State Fish and Wildlife Area; Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area; Castle Rock State Park (Illinois) Cave-in-Rock State Park; Cave-In-Rock, Illinois; Chain O'Lakes State Park (Illinois) Channahon State Park; Clinton Lake State Recreation Area; Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
Siloam Springs State Park is home for several species native to Illinois: deer, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, and raccoons. [ 1 ] The lake is stocked with several species of fish, including largemouth bass , bluegill , redear , carp , crappie , channel catfish , walleye , and rainbow trout .