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Parks & Outdoors on Route 66

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Millenium Park

1. Millenium Park

Chicago, IL

Iconic public park home to Cloud Gate, outdoor art, and performances.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Route 66 Park

2. Route 66 Park

Joliet, IL

Mini-park with benches, statues, and signs celebrating Route 66 history.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Route 66 State Park

Park with trails, picnic areas, and Route 66 memorabilia at the visitor center.

Parks & Outdoors State Parks
Lions Lake

4. Lions Lake

Dwight, IL

Scenic lake and recreational area near Route 66, good for picnics and photos.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Chenoa Resting Area

Roadside stop with benches and interpretive signs for travelers.

Parks & Outdoors Picnic Areas
Route 66 Memory Lane

6. Route 66 Memory Lane

Lexington, IL

Walking trail with Route 66 memorabilia and signs.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Historic Rte 66 Trail

Walking trail on former Route 66 alignment with murals and signs.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Funks Grove

8. Funks Grove

McLean, IL

Historic maple grove and natural area on Route 66.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Sugar Grove Nature Center

Nature center with educational programs and trails.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Maramec Spring Park

10. Maramec Spring Park

Saint James, MO

Park with trout hatchery, spring-fed streams, and nature trails.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Birthplace of Route 66 Park

Park marking the official birthplace of Route 66.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Galena Rest Place

Public rest stop and green space for travelers in historic Galena.

Parks & Outdoors Picnic Areas
Howard "Pappy" Litch Park

Small community park with benches, shade, and Route 66 charm.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Schermerhorn Park, Schermerhorn Cave & Southeast Kansas Nature Center

Natural area with hiking trails, a historic cave, and a local nature center.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Bless Me Ultima Park

15. Bless Me Ultima Park

Santa Rosa, NM

Community park honoring author Rudolfo Anaya.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
Pecos National Historical Park

Preserved ruins and trails of the Pecos Pueblo and mission.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Forest Park

17. Forest Park

St. Louis, MO

Large urban park home to museums, trails, and Route 66 landmarks.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks
The Shaw Nature Reserve

18. The Shaw Nature Reserve

Gray Summit, MO

Expansive reserve with hiking trails, native plant gardens, and exhibits.

Parks & Outdoors Trail/Trailheads
Onondaga Cave State Park

Beautiful Missouri state park featuring caves, camping, and nature trails.

Parks & Outdoors State Parks
Park

20. Park

Albuquerque, NM

Public park with Route 66 ties and a shaded rest area.

Parks & Outdoors City Parks