# William W. Powers State Recreation Area

Activity in Chicago.

12949 S Avenue O

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.

## Kid essentials

- Free to enter: yes. Confirmed by Play Day, September 2026.

## Visiting

- Website: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov

## About this record

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William W. Powers State Recreation Area is listed for: free to enter.

Page: https://ourplayday.com/places/william-w-powers-state-recreation-area