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Parks & Recreation
Our Mission
It is the mission of the McLean County Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure adequate provision for high-quality regional parks and related outdoor recreational activities for all citizens of McLean County in the most cost-efficient manner.
Order Your 2023 Evergreen Lake Watercraft Decal On-line Here!
https://parksandrec.mcleancountyil.gov/eventdetail.aspx?EID=77
ALL CAMPSITES NOW ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS FOR THE CAMPGROUND DURING THIS TIME OF THE SEASON. WE WILL RESUME TAKING RESERVATIONS THE FIRST SATURDAY IN APRIL 2023.
BOAT RENTAL/BAIT SHOP IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
CLOSED FOR SEASON- F.R. Glasener Beach
We Now Have Two Pontoons for Rental!
The Evergreen Lake Boat Rental now has two Pontoons to rent! Prices remain the same! $100 for 2 hours, $175 for four hours, and $325 for eight hours! Call Now to reserve yours for that special occasion at (309) 434-6770. Reservations can be made for dates April 2 through October 9, 2022
2023 Calendar of Events
DATE | EVENT | INFORMATION |
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Dec - Feb | Cross Country Ski Trails Open | Available when conditions permit |
April 1 | Camping Reservations Accepted | In Person & Online Reservations April 1 (Phone-in & Mail accepted Monday, April 3) |
April 1 | Boat Rental/Bait Shop Opens | Weekends Only |
May 27 | Swimming Beach Opens | 7 Days/Week |
May 27 | Boat Rental Opens | 7 Days/Week |
June & July | Archery Deer Hunt Applications | Available |
June 3 | Tri Shark Triathlon | Swim, Bike & Run (www.tri-shark.org) |
June 24 | Central Illinois Open Water Swim (CIOWS) | |
July & August | Firearm Deer Hunt Applications | Available |
July 8 | COMLARA Park Ice Cream Social | Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Children's Games & More |
July 15 | Take A Kid Fishing Tourney | Evergreen Lake. Registration Day of Event |
July 20-23 | Evergreen Lake Knap-In | Arrowhead and Spear Point Crafting Demonstration + Additional Vendors |
July 31 | Archery Deer Hunt Application Deadline | |
August 7 | Swimming Beach Closed | Weekdays Only |
August 19 | Painful Elimination Run | |
August 31 | Firearm Deer Hunt Application Deadline | |
September 4 | Last Day Swimming Beach Open | |
September 5 | Boat Rental Closed | Weekdays Only |
Oct 1 - Nov 11 | Deer Management Program - Archery | COMLARA Park - Designated Areas Closed |
October 8 | Boat Rental Closed for Season | |
October 14 | Last Day Bait Shop Open | |
October 14 | Fall Colors Family Day | Marshmallow & Weiner Roast, Hayrack Rides, Music, Children's Games, Haunted Hayrack Rides, Children's Candy Hunt & More |
October 15 | Last Day - Camping Reservations | |
November 17 - 19 | Deer Management Program - Shotgun | COMLARA Park - Closed to General Use |
November 30 - December 3 | Deer Management Program - Shotgun | COMLARA Park - Closed to General Use |
EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2021
NEW CRAPPIE REGULATION AT EVERGREEN LAKE
Starting April 1, 2021, Evergreen Lake will have a New Crappie Regulation. The New Regulation will state:
CRAPPIE - White, Black, or Hybrid - 15 Fish Daily Harvest Limit with no more than 5 fish greater or equal to 10 inches
CONTACT INFO
Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
13001 Recreation Area Dr.
Hudson, IL 61748
Phone: (309) 434-6770
WINTER VISITOR CENTER HOURS 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday - Friday
Park Staff
Mike Steffa - Park Director
Brad Wood - Operations Supervisor
Brett Murphy - Maintenance Supervisor
Dave Grizzle - Maintenance Mechanic