Giant City State Park

Giant City State Park
IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of Giant City State Park
Location	Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, USA
Nearest city	Makanda, Illinois
Coordinates	37°36′18″N 89°11′18″W
Area	4,000 acres (1,619 ha)
Established	1927
Governing body	Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Giant City State Park is an Illinois state park on 4,000 acres (1,619 ha) in Jackson and Union Counties, Illinois, United States. Illinois acquired more than 1,100 acres (450 ha) in 1927, and dedicated the park as Giant City State Park. A lodge and visitor center welcome state park guests. The park is served by the River to River Trail.

This state park is a National Natural Landmark.

References

• "Giant City - State Park". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R5/GC.HTM. Retrieved 2007-04-05. 
• USGS. "Giant City State Park, USGS Makanda (IL) Quad". TopoQuest. http://www.topoquest.com/map.asp?latd=37&latm=36&lats=18&lond=89&lonm=11&lons=18&datum=NAD83&u=6. Retrieved 2008-07-05.