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
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

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