Hennepin Canal Parkway

Web Site

Hennepin Canal

Managing Organization:

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Contact:

Dave Hahne

Phone Number:

815/ 454-2328

Parking and Access Instructions:

Mainline and Feeder Canal- available at 80+ bridges along the 96 mile
corridor

Milan Section- Parking and access available at the Steel Dam (Lock 30), the
Rte. 67 Bridge, Lock 31, and Lock 32 along Big Island Road.

Site Amenities and Recreation Opportunities:

Contact the site for more information at the Visitor Center located near
Sheffield.

Opportunities include fishing, camping at 9 locations, 11 boat ramps, 8 on
the mainline, 3 on the feederline.
80+ miles of multi-purpose trail for bicycling, hiking, equestrian, and
snowmobiling.
60+ miles of equestrian trail.
Restrooms at various locations along the corridor

Hours Open:

Visitor Center- 8 A.M.- 4 P.M., Monday- Friday
The site is open 7 days/week

Natural Site Characteristics:

Construction of this site, which is on the National Register of Historic
Places, began in 1890 and was completed in 1907.

Habitat -

Mainline - Edford Township Prairie, Concord Peat Bog, and the Wyanet Prarie

Feederline - Tampico Marsh and Gold Township Prairie

Site Acreage:

5400+