Located in Grundy County, Goose Lake Prairie is approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago and one mile southwest of the confluence of the Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers.

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is a 2,537-acre (1,027 ha) state park in Illinois. More than half of the state park is a tallgrass prairie maintained as an Illinois Nature Preserve.

Habitat: Characterized by scrub timber and marshy prairie areas east of the former Collins Power Generating Station. The waterfowl hunting area, Heidecke Lake, itself is a perched lake formerly …

Today, Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area serves as testimony to the prairies that once covered nearly 60 percent of the state. Located in Grundy County, Goose Lake Prairie is …

Today, Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area serves as testimony to the prairies that once covered nearly 60 percent of the state. Located in Grundy County, Goose Lake Prairie is …

Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area is a dedicated nature preserve that provides protection for endangered or threatened wildlife.

At one time, well over half of Illinois was covered with prairies, earning it the nickname of “The Prairie State.” Goose Lake Prairie, whose original 240 acres were purchased by the state in …

Today, Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area serves as testimony to the prairies that once covered nearly 60 percent of the state. Located in Grundy County, Goose Lake Prairie is …

Discover the beauty of Illinois’ natural areas at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. As the largest remaining prairie in the state, this park offers a unique opportunity to explore and …

2 Ean 2026 · Plan your visit to Goose Lake Prairie State Park and access park amenities, best times to visit, and nearby outdoor recreational opportunities.