Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area

USA / Illinois / Plano / Fox Rd, 13608

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Also called Silver Springs State Park.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area is an Illinois state park on 1,350 acres (5.46 km2) in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. The park was established in the late 1960s and is named for the natural spring within its boundaries. The park has two artificial lakes and the Fox River flows through the northern end of the park. Silver Springs hosts a variety of activities including fishing, hunting, boating and hiking. The park has areas of native prairie restoration, a sledding hill and a seven mile (11 km) equestrian trail. The prairie restoration areas hold many species of plants including lead plant, and purple coneflower.
dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r2/silversp.htm

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Springs_State_Fish_and_Wildlife_Area

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Coordinates: 41°37'40"N 88°31'49"W

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