2026

Welcome to Wilson Park, Granite City, Illinois and surrounding neighborhood. Wilson Park sits on 74 acres with picnic shelters, a gazebo, beautiful gardens with many wood carvings.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Wilson Park and Neighborhood

Traditional Walk

SN: 132082 - 2026

when is the event

Future event (not yet open)

Starting Sat, Sep 19th, 2026 for 1 day

Start table open: Start 9-11 am, off the trail by 2 pm

where is the event

Granite CityWilson Park & Neig, Illinois

The address/location to the start table for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

Wilson Park, Granite City, IL, 2900 Benton

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reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Madison County

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Event comments

The ILLINOIS TREKKERS invite you, your family, and your friends to join us for a walk through Granite City, Illinois. Walker will walk through beautiful Wilson Park, established in 1921, with many wood carvings and through city streets with unique one-of-a-kind homes.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Please park in designated parking areas. There is a large parking lot near Pavilion #4 where the walk starts. The fee to walk is $4. Pets should be on a leash and it is your responsibility to pick up after them. If it is raining there will be areas that may be muddy/slippery. Restrooms are available at a number of areas along the walk. Water will be avilable at the Start/Finish.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start

Take I-55N/1-64E towards I-70E/US-40E Chicago/Indianapolis. Keep left onto I-55N toward The Great River Road NORTH/I-70E/US-40E/Chicago. Take exit 4 toward Granite City onto IL-203N. Turn left on Nameoki Road (IL-203). Turn left onto Fehling Road. Turn right to Wilson Park and contine to parking and Pavilion #4.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Wilson Park, Granite City, IL, 2900 Benton

event sponsor

Illinois Trekkers Volkssport Club (AVA-0047)

Event website: www.illinois-trekkers.org

point of contact

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