William W. Powers State Recreation Area
An Illinois DNR site on Wolf Lake's Illinois shore with a small playground, picnic areas and fishing and boating access. Swimming is prohibited on this Illinois side; the well-known Wolf Lake splash pad is a separate facility across the state line in Hammond, Indiana.
12949 S Avenue O
Kid essentials
RestroomsYes
Picnic tablesYes
Water playSplash pad
SwingsYes
Free to enterYes
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