Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site
Location: IL 97, 2 miles south of Petersburg (Entrances to East & West sides 39.975609, -89.841523)
What to do: Hiking, bird watching, historic village, Theater in the Park, canoe/kayak Sangamon River access, playgrounds, picnicing, campground
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Wayside Park
Location: IL 97 & IL 123 (39.944873, -89.845868)
What to do: Visit Council Circle, enjoy Pollinator Wayside (coming spring 2020) and historic Wayside Hawthorn, volunteering
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Riverside Park
Location: IL 97 south edge of Petersburg (40.004680, -89.845446)
What to do: Hiking, bird watching, fishing, canoe/kayak Sangamon River access
Hurie Park
Location: 600-698 E Sangamon St, Petersburg (40.011847, -89.842441)
What to do: Walking, bird watching, Sangamon River views, playground, ball fields
Sangamon Valley Trail – Cantrall Access
Location: 2900 Cantrall Creek Rd, Cantrall, Sangamon County, IL (39.894785, -89.709335)
What to do: Walking, bicycling, bird watching, Sangamon River views
J. Edgar Panther Creek State Fish & Wildlife Area
Location: In Cass County, west of Petersburg (39.996262, -90.069577)
What to do: Hiking, bicycling, camping, canoeing/kayaking on lakes, bird watching
Lincoln Heritage Water Trail
Visit the Sangamon River Alliance website to find out more about the potential for enhancement and use of the Sangamon River Corridor, Decatur to Petersburg, Illinois