Parks and Recreation

City amenities with expansive outdoor spaces is part of what make the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor a unique destination to play. Starved Rock State Park draws millions of visitors each year and several other nearby State Parks are easily accessible. Explore nature preserves such as Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie or navigate one of the many recreational waterways including the Illinois & Michigan Canal and Illinois River. Forest preserves, 61 miles of trails along the Canal, and serene riverside parks provide an oasis for those looking to get outside and enjoy the natural world.