Wheelchair-Accessible State & Local Parks in Illinois

5 parks in Illinois are listed on Accessible America with an accessibility summary. Matthiessen State Park in Utica, Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna and Starved Rock State Park in Utica lead the list. Scores are out of 5 and count only features a source confirmed: parking, entrance, restrooms, paths, seating and loaners. Every page lists where the accessible parking is, which entrance is step-free, what the paths are made of and what you can borrow at the desk.

• Matthiessen State Park (Utica) – accessibility score 1.4/5 – Stunning canyons, waterfalls, and geological formations in Illinois' LaSalle County, just miles from Starved Rock State Park.
• Mississippi Palisades State Park (Savanna) – accessibility score 1.4/5 – Stunning bluffs above the Mississippi River with a wheelchair-accessible overlook trail and 2,500 acres of outdoor recreation in northwestern Illinois.
• Starved Rock State Park (Utica) – accessibility score 1.4/5 – Illinois' most beloved state park features 18 stunning canyons and seasonal waterfalls along the Illinois River valley.
• Rock Cut State Park (Loves Park) – accessibility score 1.3/5 – A 3,092-acre Illinois gem with two lakes, accessible fishing piers, and trails welcoming wheelchair users and families alike.
• Giant City State Park (Makanda) – accessibility score 1.1/5 – Explore stunning sandstone bluffs and accessible nature trails in southern Illinois, where ancient rock formations meet welcoming outdoor recreation.

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