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Print/export Download as PDF ... move to sidebar hide. The list of state parks in the United States are listed by individual state. List ... Illinois; Indiana; Iowa ...
Here are the 12 most visited state parks in Illinois from 2023. 12. Sangchris Lake State Park - 796,000 visitors. ... Fort Massac sits at the tip of southern Illinois in Metropolis, ...
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]
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
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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.