James "Pate" Philip State Park

James "Pate" Philip State Park, originally known as Tri-County State Park, is an Illinois state park in DuPage County and Kane County, Illinois, United States.

James "Pate" Philip State Park
IUCN category III (natural monument or feature)
Map of the U.S. state of Illinois showing the location of James "Pate" Philip State Park
LocationDuPage and Kane County Illinois, USA
Nearest cityBartlett, Illinois
Coordinates41°58′54″N 88°15′32″W
Area3,432 acres (1,389 ha)
Established1991
Governing bodyIllinois Department of Natural Resources

The park is named after James "Pate" Philip, a Republican politician.

Bartlett Nature Center

Bartlett Nature Center is located in the park's visitor center and is operated by the Bartlett Park District. The center features natural history displays in its museum and offers environmental education programs for schools, scouts and other groups.

References

  • "James "Pate" Philip - State Park". Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  • USGS. "USGS Geneva (IL) Topo Map Quad". TopoQuest. Retrieved 2008-07-05.


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