State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
Moraine View State Recreation Area
Moraine View State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Illinois, United States, established in 1959.
State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | McLean, Illinois, United States |
| Established | 1959 |
| Coordinates | 40.4114° N, 88.7322° W |
| Managed by | Illinois state park system |
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About Moraine View State Recreation Area
The Moraine View State Recreation Area is a state park operated by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) of the U.S. state of Illinois. The 1,687 acre (6.7 km2) recreation area is located near Le Roy, Illinois. The predecessor of Moraine View, the McLean County Conservation Area, traces its history to 1959. The park was renamed Moraine View State Park in 1975, then Moraine View State Recreation Area in 1995. It is managed for active recreation, including camping, hiking, swimming, boating, hunting and fishing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Le Roy, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Le Roy |
Airports near this park
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- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 107.8 miles away
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) · Chicago, United States · 116.5 miles away
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 137.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Moraine View State Recreation Area?
Moraine View State Recreation Area is in Illinois, United States (40.4114° N, 88.7322° W).
When was Moraine View State Recreation Area established?
Moraine View State Recreation Area was established in 1959, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Moraine View State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Le Roy, Illinois. near Le Roy.
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/Moraine_View_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).