State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Illinois, United States, established in 1948.
State Recreation Area · Illinois, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | DeWitt, Illinois, United States |
| Established | 1948 |
| 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 Weldon Springs State Recreation Area
Weldon Springs State Park is an Illinois state park; the primary 550-acre (220 ha) area is located near Clinton, Illinois, while a secondary area is located near Monticello, Illinois. The former centers on Salt Creek and the impoundment of a tributary, Weldon Springs, to form Weldon Spring Lake, a reservoir. It is supervised by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Clinton, Illinois |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Clinton |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Weldon Springs State Recreation Area?
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area is in Illinois, United States.
When was Weldon Springs State Recreation Area established?
Weldon Springs State Recreation Area was established in 1948, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Weldon Springs State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Clinton, Illinois. near Clinton.
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/Weldon_Springs_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).