GPS Coordinates:
N 40.61998; W 89.60250
Site Access:
Free
6am-10pm
Parking
Amenities: Hiking; Biking
Directions:
From the intersection of SR (State Route) 29 and SR 98/Edgewater Rd. in Pekin, go north on SR 29 for 1.8 miles. Turn east (right) onto LaSalle Blvd. in Marquette Heights and follow it 0.8 miles to the park on the left.
Description:
Once used as a proving ground for Caterpillar Inc., this 340-acre site is showing excellent signs of recovery. A major positive indicator of the
ecosystem recovery process lies in the breeding presence of the Acadian
Flycatcher, a dedicated closed-canopy deep-forest neotropical songbird.
The nature trail at Independence Park is a great place for catching glimpses of White-tailed Deer, especially during the spring and fall months. Spring (May-June) and fall (September-October) are also peak times to catch the neotropical songbird migration.
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