State Park · Illinois, United States
Green River State Wildlife Area
Green River State Wildlife Area is a state park in Illinois, United States, established in 1940.
State Park · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Lee, Illinois, United States |
| Established | 1940 |
| Coordinates | 41.6386° N, 89.5083° W |
| Managed by | Illinois state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Green River State Wildlife Area
Green River State Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 2,565 acres (1,038 ha) in Lee County, Illinois, United States. This wildlife restoration area was acquired by the State of Illinois in 1940, using funds from the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act. It is frequented by hunters, hikers, birders and other outdoor enthusiasts. All but 50 acres (20 ha) of the area, that surrounding the area residence, are available for hunting.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 85.9 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 91.1 miles away
- General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) · Milwaukee, United States · 122.3 miles away
Parks nearby
Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Prophetstown State Recreation Area
Castle Rock State Park
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Donnelley/Depue State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Green River State Wildlife Area?
Green River State Wildlife Area is in Illinois, United States (41.6386° N, 89.5083° W).
When was Green River State Wildlife Area established?
Green River State Wildlife Area was established in 1940, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_protected_areas_of_Illinois — Wikipedia list of Illinois state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_River_State_Wildlife_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).