Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources
1,359 acres3.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto D-5Website ↗
Andrew Cunningham Farm · Photo: Loren Van DeGraft · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Philadelphia Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Philadelphia Township
The biggest trail networks: Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area (3.2 mi). 6% of Philadelphia Township’s land is conserved, about 1,361 acres. 1,364 acres are parks and preserves, 11,365 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
6%
1,361 acres · of 36.2 sq mi of land
Trails
4.8 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,364 ac
11,365 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
6%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, with 3.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
1,361 conserved acres
6% of Philadelphia Township’s land. Who manages Philadelphia Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,361 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,361 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1,361 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Philadelphia Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Philadelphia Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Andrew Cunningham FarmBuilding · listed 1975
About itWhen to get out
August is the best month for walking in Philadelphia Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 35 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 79 | 67 | 52 | 40 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 4.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 86 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Philadelphia Township →
Next door
Philadelphia Township and its neighbors
Philadelphia Township has the second most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Panther Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ashland Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Philadelphia Township
Where can I hike in Philadelphia Township?
The longest trail networks: Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area, 3.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Philadelphia Township’s trails?
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Philadelphia Township?
16,753 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Philadelphia Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,364 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Philadelphia Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →