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Illinois state statute authorized the creation of park districts effective July 1, 1951. [3] Two or more park districts may create Special Recreation Associations, which are considered a special-purpose government by the U.S. Census Bureau. [1]
State parks are owned by the state and generally administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. [3] Specifically, “State Park” refers to sites “exhibiting exceptional scenic and natural features and terrain” and that “offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy”.
William W. Powers State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on 580 acres (230 ha) in the Hegewisch community area of the City of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. [1]
Pyramid State Recreation Area, the largest state recreation area in Illinois, contains 19,701 acres (7,973 ha). It is located within Perry County , and is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Illinois DNR).
Frank Holten State Recreation Area is an urban Illinois state park on 1,080 acres (437 ha) in unincorporated Centreville Township, St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It is located less than five miles southeast of the Gateway Arch in Greater St. Louis. The park is bisected by Interstate 255.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Randolph County State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 1,101 acres (446 ha) in Randolph County , Illinois , United States . References
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 1,365 acres (552 ha) in Henry County, Illinois, United States. The park also has a 58-acre (23 ha) lake (Johnson Lake) with various types of fish. The lake has boat rentals and a maximum depth of 21 feet (6.4 m). The park has many trails, and a campground.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources Washington County State Recreation Area is an Illinois state park on 900 acres (360 ha) in Washington County , Illinois , United States . References