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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...

Blooming Fusion Art Exhibition at TNPS in Dixon

Mar 25 – Mar 28 @ 10AM

Blooming Fusion is a 2D-only exhibition exploring flowers, plants, and gardens through traditional and mixed media.

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Dixon Municipal Band Spring Concert featuring Saxophonist Tom Scott

Mar 28 @ 7PM

The Dixon Municipal Band’s free Spring Concert on March 28 features Grammy-winning saxophonist Tom Scott at The Dixon Historic Theatre.

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Black & White PLUS Photography Show in Dixon

Apr 01 – Apr 04 @ 10AM

A bold photography exhibition exploring black-and-white imagery with creative twists that add depth, texture, and surprise.

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