State Park · Illinois, United States
Walnut Point State Park
Walnut Point State Park is a state park in Illinois, United States, established in 1968.
State Park · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Douglas, Illinois, United States |
| Established | 1968 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978° N, 88.0378° 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 Walnut Point State Park
Walnut Point State Park is an Illinois state park on 671 acres (272 ha) in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The park contains a small lake. The nearest community is Oakland. Established in 1968 and managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the park features a 59-acre artificial lake, extensive hardwood forests, and a variety of recreational opportunities including camping, fishing, hiking, and 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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- Indianapolis International Airport (IND) · Indianapolis, United States · 92.7 miles away
- St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) · St Louis, United States · 141.0 miles away
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · Chicago, United States · 145.1 miles away
Parks nearby
Fox Ridge State Park
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Lincoln Trail State Park
Harry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
Wolf Creek State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Walnut Point State Park?
Walnut Point State Park is in Illinois, United States (39.6978° N, 88.0378° W).
When was Walnut Point State Park established?
Walnut Point State Park was established in 1968, 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/Walnut_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).