Edward R. Madigan State Fish & Wildlife Area
Edward R. Madigan State Fish & Wildlife Area
Location:West central Illinois, along Salt Creek in Logan County, on the south edge of Lincoln.
Facilities:Picnic area, shelters, playground areas, horseshoe pits, hiking/bicycle trail (7 miles), jogging trail.
Activities:Canoeing, fishing, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, hunting.
Special Features:Formerly known as Railsplitter State Park, the park now honors EdwardR. Madigan (1936-1994) for his lifelong dedication to state andnational public service. The park is the home of the largest sycamoretree in the state and is located near several state historic sites in and around the city of Lincoln.
Address:1366 1010th Ave
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone:217-735-2424
Web: dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/Edmad.htm
Size: 974 acres.
See other parks in Illinois.