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Starved Rock State Park $18 Million Trail Improvement Project Underway
The IDNR said the trail work will allow the agency to reopen several closed trails and expand recreational activities.
Updated on: January 2, 2026 / 7:58 AM CST
Illinois' most popular state park is getting a $18 million upgrade.
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources launched the Starved Rock State Park trail improvement project in late 2025, and it's set to continue into late 2026.
The IDNR said the trail work will allow the agency to reopen several closed trails and expand recreational activities. The park features many timber bridges, stairways, boardwalks and retaining walls that have deteriorated over the years and need repairs.
