Robert Allerton Park
The Robert Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre (614 ha) park, nature center, and conference center located in the rural Piatt County township of Willow Branch, (T 18 N, R 5 E) near Monticello, Illinois, on the upper Sangamon River. Look for it in Willow Branch Township. Further out, Gies Memorial Stadium is 23 mi away.
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A garden inside Willow Branch Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
Monticello is the nearest base
Monticello is 5 miles northeast, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Here are the months at Robert Allerton Park, with their weather.
Robert Allerton Park
The Robert Allerton Park is a 1,517-acre (614 ha) park, nature center, and conference center located in the rural Piatt County township of Willow Branch, (T 18 N, R 5 E) near Monticello, Illinois, on the upper Sangamon River. The park and manor house, The Farms, are attributed to owner Robert Allerton, industrialist heir, artist, art collector and garden designer. Robert donated the complex to the University of Illinois in 1946.
The National Park Service registered the Robert Allerton Estate as a National Historic Place on July 18, 2007. The Allerton Natural Area within the park was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970.
- Type
- Garden
- Opened
- 1946
- Area
- 1,517 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2007)
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.7K a year
Staying near Robert Allerton Park
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Monticello (5) and Monticello Township (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robert Allerton Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Branch Township | in town | — | — | 962 | $300K | — |
| Monticello | 5 mi northeast | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,080 | $211K | — |
| Monticello Township | 6 mi east | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,229 | $210K | — |
| Champaign | 21 mi east | 30 min | 29 24 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 91,195 | $211K | C− |
| Champaign City Township | 21 mi east | 30 min | 29 24 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 91,195 | $211K | — |
| Decatur | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 18 12 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,884 | $100K | D |
| Hickory Point Township | 18 mi west | 25 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 17,474 | $153K | — |
| Urbana | 25 mi east | 40 min | 25 22 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,719 | $185K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
These well-known sights sit within 64 miles.
Big draw55 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
123 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
224 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
55 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
36 mi MuseumMonticello Railway Museum
63 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem54 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
55 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic SitePhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monticello Railway Museum: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Robert Allerton Park
Is Robert Allerton Park in Willow Branch Township?
Yes. It’s inside Willow Branch Township, IL.
When is the best time to visit Robert Allerton Park?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 64–83°.
What is the closest airport to Robert Allerton Park?
Decatur (DEC), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 126 miles.
Where should I stay near Robert Allerton Park?
Monticello (5 mi, 5 places to stay), Monticello Township (6 mi, 5 places to stay) and Champaign (21 mi, 29 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Willow Branch Township
Start the conversation in Willow Branch Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.