Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62523
Hiking & Trails
We’re your backyard. A 3,300 acre backyard offering you natural areas, wildlife, historic sites, hiking, camping, and events all year.
Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.
What's happening nearby...
Ancient Athletics presents D-Town Throwdown Highland Games
Horace B Garman Park • Apr 25 @ 8:30AM
Watch as participants compete in highland games and carry out traditions dating back to the eleventh century or earlier!
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Decatur Craft Beer Festival 2026
Central Park - Downtown Decatur • May 02 @ 12noon
The Decatur Craft Beer Festival returns to Central Park in Downtown Decatur, bringing together a variety of breweries from across Illinois and beyond.
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Run the World - Tribute to Beyonce & Destiny's Child at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater
The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater • May 23 @ 7PM
Get ready to dance, sing, and flip your hair like Queen Bey herself! Run the World – Tribute to Beyoncé & Destiny’s Child brings an explosive, high-energy…
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Sand Creek Conservation Area
Decatur
Sand Creek is a 755-acre open space site located just south of Decatur off South Franklin Street and is open to hikers & horseback riders.
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Fort Daniel Conservation Area
Decatur
Located near Mt. Zion in southeastern Macon County, Illinois, Fort Daniel Conservation Area is a 200-acre site rich in history and recreational opportunity.
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Griswold Conservation Area
Decatur
The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and…
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