Lowell Park
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, IL 61021
Boating
Lowell Park encompasses 240 acres along the Rock River and includes the Ruth Edwards Nature Center, boat launches with Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, and more.
Until you have walked through this nature wonderland, will you not appreciate this wonderful gift that was presented to the City of Dixon near the turn of the 19th century. Established in 1907, it has stood through all these years as a place whereby people could relax and enjoy recreation to its fullest and is on the National Register Of Historic Places. It is where a young Ronald Reagan took a summer job as a lifeguard and is reported to have saved 77 people from the river during his tenure.
Along with the Ruth Edwards Nature Center there are rest rooms, parking, boat launches with Rock River access, fishing, hiking, nature preserve, cross country skiing, shelters, grills, playground equipment, and more.
What's happening nearby...
Plein Air Art Exhibition at The Next Picture Show
The Next Picture Show Community Arts Center • Oct 22 – Nov 15 @ 10AM
The Plein Air Exhibition invites artists to display outdoor-painted works that capture the changing light and natural scenes, running October 22–November 15 at The Next Picture…
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Dixon Christmas Walk
Downtown Dixon • Dec 05 @ 5PM
Downtown Dixon comes alive with holiday spirit during the annual Christmas Walk, featuring the tree lighting, Santa visits, horse-drawn rides, live music, and festive fun for…
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