Wildlife Sanctuary

The Wildlife Sanctuary is 12.89 acres. It is located on Woodland Trail in Chatham, IL. The park area of the Wildlife Sanctuary has a small amount of playground equipment, horseshoe pits, and a softball diamond. There are one pavilion and four additional uncovered picnic areas, each accommodating 75 people. A dock near the pavilion allows easy access to the park from the lake. The park has a small permanent restroom facility.

Directions to Wildlife Sanctuary

Take exit 88 off I-55 just south of the I-55 bridge over Lake Springfield. At the top of the ramp, turn west toward Chatham (left if you're coming from the south on I-55, and right if you're coming from the north). On your right, about 0.75-1.0 miles from the exit, will be the turnoff for Chatham (Chatham Road). Turn here and follow Chatham Road past Glenwood Intermediate and High Schools. Cross the lake at Glasser Bridge and take the next right turn. Approximately 0.25 miles ahead, you'll have the option of taking a left onto Walnut Street or taking a sharp right. Keep right. Follow this road until it ends at Woodland Trail. Turn right onto Woodland Trail and follow it through the Wildlife Sanctuary to the park area.

Open the Lake Parks Map.