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Located 3 miles north of Oakland, the park is in close proximity to Interstate 57, US Highway 36 and Illinois Highway 133. Going North on I-57, use Exit 203 at Arcola. Go east on Illinois Highway 133 to Oakland, Turn north onto Walnut Street, Keep going north, the park is 3 miles from town. Going South on I-57, use Exit 212 at Tuscola. Go east on US Highway 36 until the Oakland and Walnut Point signage, Turn south onto Douglas County Highway 7, the park is 5 miles south of US 36.
I met my boyfriend about 8 years ago. 2 years ago he brought me here because he knows I love hiking. I fell in love with what is basically a hidden gem. This place is so beautiful. I could spend all day here soaking up the views the sounds the smells of forest preserve. We come here every time we come to visit his family as I have dragged him to the northeast of Illinois now. I never get enough of this place, I’ve seen otters, deer, hunted for mushrooms, even got engaged here. my boyfriend now fiancé knew this was my happy place so he proposed to me right at breezy point while we were soaking up the sun.
Camping, trails, picnics , fishing you can do it all. They also have a food stand that’s open in the summer with a wide variety menu. Just come and see it for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
Amazing little park with some me great well maintained trails a large lake with kayak rental. One of the coolest things is the abandoned observatory and is a must see when in the area.
Went to here this place so called “Walnut State Park”… went for the observatory… stayed for gorjis seenree- you must follow the sines to get there and hike so bring your hiking shoes, water, jacket if it is cold, maybe even gloves too…. overall five outof five. be cause i liked it here a lot and it would be anyone’s dream to be here at a place like this - that’s all folks
Nice quiet little park with a couple small fishing piers which appear to be ADA accessible. There are also a shelter or 2 with built-in grill and firepit, a few picnic tables, and a restroom building with M/F sides.
