Illinois State Parks & Trails

State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational potential. Find fun and adventure for the whole family in Illinois's state parks and recreation areas.

Need a hand choosing the right park to visit?

Preview a park before you go! Take a virtual tour - there's one for every state park, and many state trails and state water trails.

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General Information, Overview, Trails, Park History, Activities, Park Map, Directions, Near Search

ILLINOIS NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS invite you to explore Illinois’s great national system of trails and greenways. You’ll find trails that bring our communities closer together. You’ll discover nature and wildlife. You’ll enjoy fitness and family fun. Celebrate Illinois's history and future on a National Recreation Trail!

Illinois National Recreation Trails provides numerous outdoor recreation activities in a variety of urban, rural, and remote areas.

Visitors can access detailed information about a particular Trail, search for different trail activities, or get a list of all the Trails in Illinois.

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Name, Location, Length, Fees, Activities, Overview, General Info, Visitor Info, Additional Info, Contact Info