Frank Holten State Recreation Area, Recreation area in Centreville Township, Illinois
Frank Holten State Recreation Area encompasses 1,080 acres with two lakes, Whispering Willow and Grand Marais, offering 5 miles of shoreline for outdoor activities.
The site opened as Lake Park in 1932 at a cost of 5 million dollars, ranking as the third largest municipal park in the United States at that time.
The recreation area features an 18-hole Grand Marais Golf Course along with sports facilities including football fields, basketball courts, and baseball diamonds.
Visitors can fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish in the lakes, with boat motors limited to 10 horsepower for safety regulations.
The park sits less than five miles from the Gateway Arch, divided by Interstate 255, providing recreational space within the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 38.59170,-90.09500
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:33
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